PROD PLNG AND SCHEDULER 2/CT

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; New London (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks a Planning and Production Control professional for the X83 Field office in Groton, CT. You will coordinate planning and material management for COLUMBIA and Virginia Class submarines, aligning mechanical, electrical, structural, sheet metal, and piping disciplines to meet production schedules.

You will plan and control production schedules, advise management on progress and material availability, and coordinate with QA, engineering, and purchasing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 3 years of exempt experience or Master’s Degree with 1 year of exempt experience
• Equivalent qualifications acceptable: NNS Apprentice School graduate; NNPS graduate; Associate's Degree plus 2 years; 4 years non-exempt experience; Military Paygrade E-5+; High School/GED with 4 years manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other exempt experience; High School/GED with 8 years manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other non-exempt experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules.
• Coordinate with material requirements for timely flow of approved materials.
• Advise management on work status, material availability, and production problems.
• Schedule equipment and personnel; prepare work orders or purchase requests.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and traffic.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree + 2 years experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years manufacturing/trades/military

High School/GED + 8 years manufacturing/trades/military

Tools

SAP

Artemis

Teamcenter/NX

Job description

Req ID: 49834

Team: X83 GRTN NSSN DS/BLD

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 Requirements: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $63,000.00 to $79,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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

The primary focus areas will be Planning and Production Control for the X83 Newport News Shipbuilding Field office at Electric Boat Groton, CT. This position coordinates planning and material management efforts for COLUMBIA and Virginia Class Submarines across multiple disciplines, (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Sheet Metal, and Piping).

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 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• 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

A candidate should posess a well-rounded knowledge of Company operations, production processes, shop processes, ship systems, and planning methods. The individual will be required to work closely with the Program Office, NNS Planning and Production Control, Construction Project and the Shipboard Trades. Good communication and teamwork skills are required. Incumbent will utilize Microsoft Office Products, SAP, Artemis, and Teamcenter/NX.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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