REPORTS TO:
Sr. Lead Planner
Planning and Scheduling Manager
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define activities, budgets and schedule logic in accordance with established EVMS guidelines with reference to similar work.
Establish sequencing, usage phase and build location for structural components based on facility capacity and build strategy.
Collect, review and implement lessons learned from work packages and meetings.
Incorporate internal change into work packages and schedule.
Review drawings for producibility and completeness of content.
Assist trades and scheduling with baseline changes to transfer work scope to and from a subcontractor.
Answer production questions about work scope.
Build Work packages to include, but not limited to: o Establishes steps and budgets for tasks
Electronically assign material to work packages
Assemble applicable drawings
Send documents to Document Control for issue
Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.).
Assist work package makers with processing shop orders.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
BS Degree in a relevant field (such as Engineering, Business Administration, or Construction Management) or 1 year experience at Austal USA or a comparable shipyard
Minimum 1 year planning experience (Preferred experience includes division of work scope within modules, across stages of construction, with material and budget allocation responsibilities.)
Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning, must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test
Computer literate utilizing Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus
Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus
Effective communication skills to work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.
Ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts.
Experience with Government contracts a plus.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.
Experience with AutoCad, ShipConstructor, and Navisworks a plus
TOOLS: Not Applicable
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
DISCRETION EXERCISED: None
LIASES WITH: Planning, Production, Project, Scheduling, and Engineering Departments
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
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.
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