MEP Production Planner: Master Scheduling & Coordination

Burger Boat Company; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, WI, seeks a Production Planner - MEP to build and maintain project schedules for new construction and repair, coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to align resources and milestones.

This role requires experience in scheduling in high-mix, low-volume environments, strong MS Project and ERP familiarity, and the ability to drive planning sessions and track performance against plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience scheduling and planning in a custom/high-mix low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Shipyard new construction, repair, and refit experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project or similar scheduling software; ERP exposure.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management and Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules for new construction and repair within a Value Stream, incorporating Master Scheduler inputs.
• Lead planning sessions to sequence engineering deliverables, parts fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and other production operations.
• Collaborate with trade supervisors to plan near-term and long-term schedules using key milestones.
• Coordinate with department leaders to ensure alignment of engineering, purchasing, production, and master schedule.
• Establish resource plans and forecast staffing and material needs across the value stream.
• Prepare estimated project schedules, resource estimations, and site availability for bids during pre-contract phase.
• Work with Master Scheduler to track and report schedule adherence and project health.
• Act as the central point of communication for schedule-related information across trades.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc, WI, seeks a Production Planner - MEP to build and maintain project schedules for new construction and repair, coordinating with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to align resources and milestones.

This role requires experience in scheduling in high-mix, low-volume environments, strong MS Project and ERP familiarity, and the ability to drive planning sessions and track performance against plans.