Production Planning Coordinator I - 2nd Shift

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.  Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.

WORK TYPE: On Site

WORK LOCATION: 950 E. Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

WORK HOURS: 2ND Shift Monday through Friday 1pm to 9:30pm. 

HOURLY PAY RATE: $20 PER HOUR + OT

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

As a member of the Production/Warehouse team, the Production Coordinator (Expeditor) is a critical role and is responsible for planning daily operations based on production schedules and coordinating the movement of material to ensure operational success through attaining KPIs in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming working environment in a Lean culture for all team members
• Communicate effectively with appropriate team members on production issues, on-time delivery, and problem solving
• Be a champion of the daily schedule goals by working with pre-production departments and coordinating all production flows.
• Research and resolve open orders report daily
• Partner to find the most efficient process and suggest improvements where needed/identified; encourages team members to provide suggestions
• Will cross train team members from other areas to ensure a flexible team

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Desire to learn/grow
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Confident decision making and solution oriented
• Great attention to detail and organization skills
• Flexibility to work varying shifts in support of the operation
• Thrives on solving problems in both traditional and creative ways

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• HS Diploma or GED and/or 2-3 years’ experience in a warehouse/ manufacturing setting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. Repetitive movement of the body is required on a regular basis. The position requires lifting of no less than 15-35 lbs. on a regular basis. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.  

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Eligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.