Manufacturing Production Planner

Trident LLC; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trident LLC in Hampton, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Production Planner to support day-to-day planning and scheduling. You will create work packages, manage materials, and help meet production goals safely and efficiently.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to ensure material availability, monitor production processes, and track status of work in progress while upholding quality standards and budgets. Full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Blueprint reading experience required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing/planning experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and inventory management.
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Technical proficiency in material requirements planning and scheduling software.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus if you have completed a shipyard apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creation of work packages, instructions, and material management to meet quality standards and align with production schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure material availability and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to safety regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Address issues related to material shortages or disruptions in workflow to help maintain production timelines.
• Assist in coordinating with inventory and purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Support in tracking and reporting on the status of work in progress, material availability, and any potential production issues.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with other planning-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Production planning

Inventory management

Mathematical analysis

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MRP Software

ERP systems

Job description

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Manufacturing Production Planner

Full Time [Non-Exempt] Indirect Hampton, VA, Newport News, VA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1683

The Manufacturing Production Planner is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations in the planning and scheduling area, including the creation of work packages, instructions, material management, and ensuring production goals are met in an efficient and timely manner. This role supports the coordination of workflow and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and budgetary standards. The planner will work closely with other teams to address any production-related challenges, such as material shortages or disruptions in workflow, and help ensure that all processes are followed correctly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of work packages, instructions, and material management to meet quality standards and align with production schedules.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper material availability and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to safety regulations, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Address issues related to material shortages or disruptions in workflow to help maintain production timelines.
• Assist in coordinating with inventory and purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Support in tracking and reporting on the status of work in progress, material availability, and any potential production issues.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Assist with other planning-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required); bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Preferred)
• Must have blueprint reading experience
• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing/planning experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, and inventory management
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Technical proficiency in material requirements planning and scheduling software
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Bonus if you have completed a shipyard apprenticeship

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• M-F 6AM-2:30PM

Experience:

• Manufacturing Planning: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newport News, VA 23607 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newport News, VA 23607: Relocate before starting work (Required)