Detail Planning Process Planner

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Detail Planning professional to create and maintain issued work instructions, integrate change requests, and support the Detail Planning First Time Quality Program. You will mentor and develop detail planners, lead training sessions, and help grow the departmental curriculum for the Columbia submarine program.

The role emphasizes process mapping, adherence to standards, and cross-functional collaboration to improve training effectiveness and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 18+ months of experience in Planning OR 18+ months of experience leading training or teaching.
• Experience mentoring or delivering training.
• Demonstrated usage of Planning, manufacturing, or database software.

Responsibilities

• Identify process/IPDE tool/procedure gaps and help foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Provide ownership and maintenance of Detail Planning Process Maps and Job Aids.
• Adherence to processes, procedures, and standards.
• Collaboration with peers and supervision for the development of new processes and procedures.
• Supporting department goals related to quality and attainment.
• Assist workforce development and the Detail Planning Team in identifying training needs, development, and delivery of detail planning training curriculum.
• Occasional travel to QP and Groton (less than 50%)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public presentation skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independent work and initiative

Decision making under pressure

Critical thinking

Interpersonal and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ARTEMIS

MPP

CATIA/CDM

MRP

PCM/EWP

Visio

Job description

Overview

The Detail Planning Organization is responsible for the creation and maintenance of issued work instructions, including incorporation of design changes (CRs/CNs), problem sheets, and work transfers. The candidates selected for this Detail Planning Process Team position support the Detail Planning organization by participating in the Detail Planning First Time Quality Program, developing and leading learning sessions, guiding development of process maps and procedure documents, identify areas of weakness in existing training, assisting in leading the Detail Planning training curriculum, and providing on the job support to planners. Continuous training and development of department personnel is necessary to the successful delivery of COLUMBIA Class submarines. This role will help develop detail planners, mentors, and leads within the specific Detail Planning disciplines, to improve knowledge and experience across the Department.

Responsibilities:

• Identify process/IPDE tool/procedure gaps and help foster a culture of continuous learning
• Provide ownership and maintenance of Detail Planning Process Maps and Job Aids
• Adherence to processes, procedures, and standards
• Collaboration with peers and supervision for the development of new processes and procedures
• Supporting department goals related to quality and attainment
• Assist workforce development and the Detail Planning Team in identifying training needs, development, and delivery of detail planning training curriculum
• Occasional travel to QP and Groton (less than 50%)

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 18+ months of experience in Planning OR18+ months of experience leading training or teaching
• Experience mentoring or delivering training
• Demonstrated usage of Planning, manufacturing, or database software

Preferred:

• 6+ months of SME/ Team lead and mentor experience
• 2+ years of experience in an Education Role or developing and delivering training
• Experience with the COLUMBIA/VIRGINIA end to end process as it applies to the integration of Planning and the Electric Boat shipyards
• Experience in creation of lesson plans/development of curriculum or experience in creating and updating detail planning processes and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of one or more of the additional Planning toolsets, including ARTEMIS, MPP, CATIA/CDM, MRP, and PCM/EWP
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite experience, specifically Visio

Skills

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Strong public presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly Detailed oriented
• Works well independently and takes initiatives with minimal oversight
• Ability to make independent decisions, staying objective at all times, and adapt to urgent changes to priorities
• Strong Critical thinking
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork based skills