What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduler A position at BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC?
Job Title: Scheduler A
Location: Pascagoula, MS, US
Position Level: Non-Executive
Job Type: Full Time
GENERAL FUNCTION:
Develops and maintains resource-loaded project schedules for new build and repair projects within the facility or company. Works under the direction of the Scheduling Manager.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project schedules by working with the project team.
- Assign resources and budgets in the schedule with input from Engineering, Production, and Planners.
- Monitor yard capacity and manpower requirements.
- Receive, assess, and enter engineering and production progress in the project schedules, and analyze changes to the schedule after updating.
- Consult with the project team to ensure appropriate inventory is available for production purposes.
- Assist with reviews of schedule-produced resource loading and convey information to HR and Production Management to fulfill scheduled labor requirements.
- Create and issue weekly schedule status reports, including Schedule software outputs, Excel reports, etc.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Sound basic knowledge of the principles and best practices for scheduling per industry and government standards.
- Ability to enter, maintain, and generate accurate data and reports.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Considerable knowledge of the creation and use of Build Strategies, Master Schedules, Product Work Breakdown Structures, Budgeting, Resource Loading, and Detailed Scheduling, or the ability to acquire it quickly.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
- College degree in a related technical field preferred. High school education or equivalent supplemented by coursework or technical training in production management is acceptable.
- Experience with Commercial Shipbuilding software (Primavera) is required.
- Professional level experience in scheduling or production planning, or any combination of experience and training that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience Levels:
- Scheduler A: 10 years’ experience
- Scheduler B: 4 – 10 years’ experience
- Scheduler C: 0 – 4 years’ experience
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
