Production Control Planner — Shipbuilding Operations

General Dynamics Corporation; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Austal, AL seeks a Production Planner to manage planning and production control for naval submarine-related projects. You will monitor schedules, control work orders, and support operations in prioritizing shop capacity while maintaining electronic work package status.

Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associates or bachelor’s degrees, and knowledge of MRP systems

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling or related roles.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning principles and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction schedules.
• Control work orders/packages (ERs, MEPs, NCR, fixtures, production material).
• Assist operations in prioritizing shop/work cell capacity.
• Collect and report status of job progress (agendas).
• Report close-out/completion of jobs and maintain electronic work package status.
• Perform tactical problem solving.

Skills

DOD clearance

Adapt quickly

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP systems

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Austal, AL seeks a Production Planner to manage planning and production control for naval submarine-related projects. You will monitor schedules, control work orders, and support operations in prioritizing shop capacity while maintaining electronic work package status.

Strong problem solving and communication skills are essential. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred associates or bachelor’s degrees, and knowledge of MRP systems