PROD PLNG AND SCHEDULER 1

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA, is seeking a Production Planning and Scheduler I to plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules, coordinating with material requirements to ensure a steady flow of approved parts.

The role requires collaboration with quality, manufacturing, engineering and inventory control to meet master production schedules, with responsibilities for work orders, move orders and expediting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required; related apprenticeship or military training accepted.
• Progression through NNPS or apprentice programs preferred.
• 2-year degree plus experience or 4 years non-exempt experience acceptable.
• Military paygrade E-5 or higher is advantageous.
• High school with extended shipbuilding and manufacturing experience is valued.
• Advanced seniority without a college degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules.
• Coordinates with material requirements to ensure smooth flow of parts.
• Advises management on status, availability and potential production issues.
• Schedules equipment and personnel and prepares work orders and purchase requests.
• Expedites movement of parts via move orders, transfers and shipping requests.

Education

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree or 2-year program + 2 years experience or 4 years non-exempt experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years manuf./shipbuilding/military experience (exempt)

High School/GED + 8 years manuf./shipbuilding/military experience (non-exempt)

Job description

PROD PLNG AND SCHEDULER 1

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Req ID: 48175

Team: X63 COLUMBIA CLASS PRODUCTION CONTROL

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 0 years of relevant exempt 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

Nice to Have

• Exposure to network scheduling techniques is highly preferred.

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.

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