MGR PROD PLANNING SCHED 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, is seeking a skilled professional to plan and control production schedules, coordinating with QA, engineering, and procurement to meet shipbuilding targets. The role requires strong scheduling discipline and cross-functional leadership in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The candidate will advise management on work status, material availability and potential production issues while ensuring timely material flow and resource allocation for major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years progressive professional and/or supervisory experience; or Master's Degree with 4+ years relevant experience.
• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree with 2 years of exempt experience or 4 years of non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above
• High School/GED with 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or exempt experience
• High School/GED with 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or non-exempt experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules and coordinate with material requirements.
• Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems.
• Schedule equipment and personnel, confirm material supply and demands, prepare work orders or purchase requests.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.
• Expedite the movement of parts by move orders, stock transfers and shipping requests.

Skills

Production scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS)

Associate's Degree with 2 years exempt or 4 years non-exempt

High School/GED with 4 years combined manufacturing/shipbuilding/military

High School/GED with 8 years combined manufacturing/shipbuilding/military (non-exempt)

Job description

Req ID: 49916

Team: C106 QUALITY & PLANNING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.