Manufacturing Project Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Project Planner in Hagerstown, MD. The role spans administrative to strategic planning, focusing on creating project plans, schedules, and controls to support timely decision making.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in project planning within manufacturing, a related science/engineering degree, and strong communication and organizational abilities. This position requires on-site work in Hagerstown, MD.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a Project Planner, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; reports with Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create Project Plans from first principles with MSP and P6.
• Monitor contractual and payment milestones.
• Support in development of robust project controls and metrics.
• Obtain schedules from suppliers and sub-contractors to develop overall schedule.
• Maintain governance documentation and advise on enhancements.
• Conduct variance analysis and complete corrective actions.
• Utilize Primavera P6 for full planning with MS Office integration.
• Develop WBS and ensure alignment with contracts and project objectives.
• Perform risk and root-cause analysis and track issues to resolution.
• Apply earned value management techniques and manage changes and pricing.

Skills

Project planning

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Organization

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Graduate degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland

Company Name: Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Manufacturing Project Planner in Hagerstown, MD. who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Planner for our Rolling Stock Manufacturing site in Hagerstown, MD. who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from Planning to strategic.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create Project Plans from first Principle with MSP and P6
• Monitor Key Contractual and Payment Milestones
• Responsible in conjunction with other project members, for the collation and issue of final bid documentation to clients
• To support in the development of robust project controls and metrics to supplement the business allowing timely decision making
• Obtain schedules from suppliers and sub-contractors to develop an overall schedule with all milestones considered
• Ensure Corporate Governance documentation is maintained and advise on enhancements where weaknesses are apparent.
• Conduct Variance analysis and complete agreed corrective actions
• Responsible for completing the full planning aspect with Primavera P6, utilizing extensive knowledge within Microsoft
• Create and adheres to all work breakdown structures, completing all tasks in line with approved contracts and project objectives
• Conducts extensive risk and root cause analysis, overseeing any issues through to resolution
• Ensures extensive cost control analysis, utilizing skills within earned value management techniques, change management, variation orders and pricing, enabling the achievement of all financial targets
• Continually analyses projects, conducting extensive reporting and analysis, implementing progress processes
• Completes extensive liaison with suppliers and subcontractors, creating appropriate schedules and implementing measurable milestones
• Ensures full project monitoring using CPA and S-curves in relation to all planning and scheduling, recording all schedule issues, allowing for effective resolution

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience as Project Planner particularly in a manufacturing Environment
• Graduate Degree in Science or Engineering
• Desire and willingness to work within Rail Manufacturing Sector.
• A proactive, diligent and driven professional with good attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills, experienced in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Power Bi, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Project Management and Life Cycle.
• Knowledge and experience of planning software (like, Primavera P6), preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's in related areas preferred

In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $82,451 to $ 103,063 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges.

Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers.

And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.