Planner Production Control

Electric Boat - is seeking Production Planners who are ready to work in a fast paced production environment performing planning and production control functions in support of Austal operations departments.

Candidates must be highly motivated, self-starters who are task oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Monitoring construction schedules
• Controlling work orders/packages (plan ERs, MEPs, NCR, fixtures, consumables material, production material, etc.)
• Assisting Operation Supervisors in identifying and prioritizing shop/work cell capacity
• Collecting and reporting status of job progress (agendas)
• Reporting close-out/completion of jobs
• Maintaining electronic work package status
• Performing tactical problem solving

This role is located in Austal, AL.

Required:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous planning experience including production control planning, scheduling, project coordination, operations support or related roles requiring the coordination of resources, priorities and schedules

Preferred:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• A working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning principles and systems awareness of EWP/PCM/ APICS involvement
• Familiarity with construction, packaging, outfitting of sub-assemblies, and major units of manufacturing work

Skills:

• Applicants must have the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance if needed
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to a demanding environment
• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Strong problem solving and investigative skills
• Successful candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills