PROD PLNG AND SCHEDULER 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a qualified candidate to plan and control production schedules in Goose Creek, SC. The role coordinates with material requirements to ensure a steady flow of approved materials aligned with production needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of exempt experience or equivalent combinations, with NNPS/NNS credentials preferred. Strong collaboration with QA, manufacturing, and engineering is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with minimum 6 years of relevant exempt experience or Master’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• NNS Apprentice School or NNPS graduate credentials are highly desirable.
• Multiple pathways include 2-year program with 2 years relevant exempt experience or 4 years exempt non-exempt experience.
• Military background such as E-5 or higher is valued; a strong mix of manufacturing and shipbuilding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules and coordinate with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to production needs.
• Advise management on status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure resources are provided.
• Schedule equipment and personnel, confirm material supply and demands, and prepare work orders or purchase requests based on a master production schedule.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, and traffic to expeditethe movement of parts.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience

Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

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

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

High School/GED + 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Job description

Req ID: 49647

Team: C106 QUALITY & PLANNING

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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 relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional 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

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.