REPORTS TO : Senior Lead Shop Planner / Planning Manager

SUPERVISES : N / A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides liaison between Planning, Scheduling, Production and Project Management.
• Verify work package availability for planned production look-ahead. In the event of work pack constraints, work with Planning, Scheduling and Production to balance scheduled work.
• Assess material availability at the work pack level. Coordinate minor work delays with Production, Project and Logistics.
• Work with Production to validate work pack kitting accuracy. Communicate discrepancies with supervision and the Planning team.
• Review work packages that remain open when a module has finished its stage of construction. Determine if the work should have finished or if a correction to the plan is required.

Works closely with Production supervisory personnel to coordinate daily activities to ensure smooth and efficient construction while working to reduce WIP

• Works closely with Production supervisory personnel to coordinate the flow of interim products and materials to ensure smooth and efficient construction.
• Communicate lessons learned from the field so they can be incorporated into Planning’s data and the schedule.
• Answers questions about work scope.
• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :

• Two to four (2-4) years ship building experience. Two (2) years shipbuilding planning experience preferred or equivalent.
• Degrees in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering can be substituted for work experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES :

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA :

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft / Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

Equal Employment Commitment

Last updated : 2024-06-15