Thank you for your interest in applying with Blair Companies.  Before you fill out this application, please read through some general information below regarding our benefits and policies.

WHAT DOES BLAIR DO?
Since its inception as Central Blair Electric in 1959, Blair Companies has expanded into 21 diverse businesses, including the Image Group with signs, fixtures, logistics and architectural imaging; the Development Group with electrical, construction, coal resources and real estate; and the Venture Group, with stakes in a wide variety of local businesses. Blair's nearly 2000 associates are heavily concentrated in Central PA, and together serve the largest companies around the world.  We believe our greatest asset is our hard-working loyal team of local people.  With a view of four generations and growing, we see our company and community as a deeply intertwined family.
Our Image Group main manufacturing plant is located in Altoona, PA, however we have offices in other parts of the country.  We also have a business relationship with partners in Germany, Australia, and China.  We have approximately 325 employees, on two or three shifts.  We provide the following products and services:

• Interior and exterior signage
• Fixtures and Millwork
• Lighting and Logistics
• Architectural Imaging
• Project Management
• Permit Procurement
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Installation and Service

WILL YOU FIT INTO BLAIR'S CULTURE?
We strive at Blair Companies to create a culture that provides ongoing rewards and career opportunities for our employees.  Feedback from our employees has demonstrated that there are many more things within a job that contribute to employee satisfaction other than strictly the compensation.  Does the employee feel there are opportunities for advancement?  Does he or she feel respected?  Does the company provide benefits that are meaningful to the employee and enriches their lives?  Does the employee have a supervisor who supports them?  All these, and more, contribute to overall satisfaction.  With this in mind, please see below for a brief overview of the benefits and policies that exist at Blair.

Training
Blair focuses heavily on career development for our employees, providing both internal and external training to help further our employees' professional growth.  We most often promote from within to provide a rich career environment.  

Drugs and Alcohol
Blair does not tolerate drugs and alcohol on the premises, or the use of either while working.  We have the following polices in place: Pre-Employment Testing, Post-Accident Testing , Reasonable Suspicion Testing,  CDL Driver Testing, Random Screening

Health Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 60 days of employment.  Blair shares cost of premium for family or individual coverage.

Vision Insurance
Eligible to join the first of the month following 60 days of employment.  This plan is provided in conjunction with the Health Care Benefits.
 
Dental Insurance
Eligible to join the first of the month following 60 days of employment.  This plan is optional to those who choose to enroll in Blair’s Health Care Benefits.

Life Insurance
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Company funded life insurance, with the option to sign up for additional insurance paid for by the employee.  Includes spouse and children also.

Flexible Spending Account
Eligible to join the first day of the month after 90 days of employment.  Reimburses employees for qualifying healthcare and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Paid Leave
Blair provides Paid Leave to regular, full-time and part-time employees based upon their length of service with the Company.  Employees may use accrued Paid Leave for vacation, personal business or time off for a personal health condition in accordance with established policy.

Paid Holidays
Eligible after 90 days of employment.  Up to 9 paid holidays for regular, full time and part time employees.

Retirement Plan
Eligible after one year of employment. Employees can contribute up to 15% of salary. Plan includes various, self-directed investment options.  Blair matches 1:3 of the first 6% of salary contributed.  Eligible to participate after one year of employment.

Blair Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, publishes and maintains Master Production Schedule for all Sign customer accounts
• Establishes ERP protocols to blend systems software (xTuple) and bridge software with Blair business models producing a highly effective production planning tool
• Uses xTuple data bases and bridge software to create master schedule and to perform schedule maintenance
• Receives customer demand through sales forecast and sales orders, Engineering Logs, and close communications with Project Management
• Understand manufacturing capacity and analyze available capacity vs. demand capacity. Recommends solutions to capacity shortfalls; Provides Capacity Management Plan to
• Leads resolution effort in resolving scheduling conflicts and capacity limitations
• Drives attainment of business objectives through achievable production schedules to meet desired customer expectations for product lead times
• Collaborates with Project Managers to plan for product completion/ship dates and to communicate planned ship dates or potential miss dates
• As a subset of the Master Production Schedule, provides daily feedback to Project Managers on customer order status
• Conducts meetings with senior management to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy and capacity shortfalls, and forecast for potential capacity issues
• Maintains planning processes to manage past due customer orders, stocking orders and on-time-delivery in accordance to the demand plan, customer orders and internal metrics
• Tracks and expedites, as necessary, late and problematic shop orders
• The master scheduler is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring products through the complete production cycle

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:      

• BS in Business Administration or relevant business degree with appropriate experience
• Five years of MRP / ERP experience as a manufacturing factory production scheduler/planner
• Must be a self starter with good analytical ability. Must be advanced is Excel and data base skills
• Must have strong leadership skills in a team environment
• Material sourcing and project management experience a plus