PROD PLNG AND SCHEDULER 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. expects a seasoned planner for Newport News Shipbuilding’s VCS program, working onsite at the Groton and New London CT facilities. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and coordinating material flows to support Virginia Class submarine builds.

The candidate should be experienced in shipbuilding processes, able to advise on design changes, and coordinate cross-functional activity with EB, NNS, and program offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 10 years of exempt experience or equivalent.
• Advanced program planning, scheduling, and production control knowledge.
• Experience with shipbuilding operations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, issue, and control production schedules for VCS builds.
• Coordinate material requirements to ensure timely flow of parts.
• Advise management on design changes and production risks.
• Schedule equipment, personnel, and material transfers to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Equivalent Bachelor's Degree equivalent experience

Associate's Degree + 2 years relevant exempt experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years manufacturing/shipbuilding experience

High School/GED + 8 years manufacturing/shipbuilding experience

Tools

Teamcenter/NX

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert

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:$98,000.00 to$123,000.00

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 area for this position will be the Planning and Production Control functions for the Newport News shipbuilding (NNS) onsite X83 offices at the General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) facilities in Groton and New London, CT.

This position provides for the coordination and processing of all planning / production control efforts in support of continued construction for the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) program.

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, module delivery, new ship delivery, and Post Ship Availability requirements.

Advises management of the status of new design work in progress as well as revision of existing designs, material availability, and any 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, as well as working with EB for processing of all design changes.

Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, material, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc. Schedules, supports and expedites the movement of needed components by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders to support immediate urgent VCS needs.

Prepares and analyzes various design related reports for management review. Assesses design disclosures and changes for program impact as well as working with both EB and NNS Program Offices to expedite any changes needed. Coordinates with the cognizant NNS Module Shipment Completion Coordinator on activities associated with VCS module deliveries, schedule and its specific material transfer needs

Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives within the design / planning arena. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.

This position requires the understanding of the entire build process as well as facilities and personnel resources. Regularly interfaces with NNS home departments, EB, and Government counterparts.

Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, material, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc. Schedules, supports and expedites the movement of needed components by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders to support immediate urgent CLB needs.

Prepares and analyzes various design related reports for management review. Assesses design disclosures and changes for program impact as well as working with both EB and NNS Program Offices to expedite any changes needed. Coordinates with the cognizant Module Shipment Completion Coordinator on activities associated with CLB module deliveries and their specific material transfer needs.

Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives within the design / planning arena. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.

This position requires the understanding of the entire build process as well as facilities and personnel resources. Regularly interfaces with NNS home departments, EB, and Government counterparts

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience

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

• 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

• The candidates for this position should possess an experienced thorough knowledge of Shipbuilding operations, production processes, shop processes, ship systems, network scheduling principles, and planning methods.
• The individual will be required to work closely with the Construction Project and the Shipboard Trades to develop and maintain work breakdown, shipboard work packages, and planned bills of material.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are required.
• The incumbent will utilize minor programming skills and a thorough grasp of Microsoft Office Products.
• Exposure to network scheduling techniques is highly preferred.
• Will support either CLB or VSC:

  • The candidate should have a deep working knowledge of the CLB CR/CN Change Management Process and the resources and documents governing it.

  • The individual will be required to work closely with the Construction Project and the Shipboard Trades to develop and maintain work breakdown, shipboard work packages, and planned bills of material.

  • Incumbent will utilize minor programming skills and Microsoft Office Products.

  • Detailed experience in EB Teamcenter/NX and NNS Teamcenter/NX is preferred.

  • 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?
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.