Production Scheduler (Primavera P6) — Realistic, Impactful Planning

BWXT; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship programs

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

BWXT in Mt. Vernon, Indiana is seeking a Scheduler to develop and maintain daily to long‑range production schedules for multiple programs. You will own schedules using Primavera P6, reflect real shop conditions, and coordinate with operations, planning, and engineering.

The role requires an AS degree or equivalent with 6+ years of scheduling experience, strong Excel skills, and ERP proficiency. This is an on‑site position with competitive pay and benefits, located in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Minimum A.S. degree in a technical field + 2 years of experience, or minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating within a formal planning and scheduling environment using integrated scheduling tools and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and schedule performance tracking.
• Generate accurate schedule reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with established scheduling standards.
• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and managing integrated project schedules, including critical and near‑critical path analysis.
• Strong understanding of float, schedule drivers, bottlenecks, and variance/performance analysis.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functionally with operations, planning, engineering, vendors, and program management.
• Experience utilizing ERP, reporting, and supplemental scheduling tools to support schedule development and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily, executable shop schedules for assigned program(s) that reflect planned work and current constraints.
• Create, build, and maintain Primavera P6 schedules with activity logic, calendars, and constraints.
• Maintain weekly and long‑range production schedules considering material availability, staffing, and plan needs.
• Update baseline and detailed schedules in response to deviations and scope changes.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to build realistic, executable production schedules.

Skills

Scheduling

Excel data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

ERP/Reporting tools

Primavera P6 familiarity

Education

AS degree in a technical field

6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

BWXT in Mt. Vernon, Indiana is seeking a Scheduler to develop and maintain daily to long‑range production schedules for multiple programs. You will own schedules using Primavera P6, reflect real shop conditions, and coordinate with operations, planning, and engineering.

The role requires an AS degree or equivalent with 6+ years of scheduling experience, strong Excel skills, and ERP proficiency. This is an on‑site position with competitive pay and benefits, located in Indiana.