Production Planning Work Packager - Mechanical

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking a Production Planning Work Packager to assemble and deliver the work package data required for production. You will compile drawings, define scope and budgets, assign materials for pick lists, and generate PDF documents used by Production.

The role involves building detailed work packages, routing materials, assembling drawings, and coordinating changes with Document Control, while updating the planning database and advancing lean manufacturing

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 2 years of professional experience.
• Able to understand production engineering drawings.
• Must score 20+ on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
• Knowledge of EVMS and MPS/MRP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile work package information into the Work Package document.
• Compile drawings and detail work scope with budget.
• Allocate material to create pick lists.
• Create PDF documents for production use.
• Send documents to Document Control for issue.
• Incorporate internal and external changes into work packages.
• Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes.
• Compile lessons learned from work packages.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong Excel skills

Ability to learn scheduling concepts

Team collaboration across departments

Aptitude for planning

Education

Associate’s degree in related discipline

Tools

EVMS

MPS

MRP systems

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO:

Planning and Scheduling Manager

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Production Planning Work Packager is responsible for ensuring that the work package information required by production to complete the work package is compiled into the Work Package document. The role requires the compiling drawing information, listing the detail work scope and associated budget, allocating material to create pick lists and creating PDF documents to form the work used by Production.

Build Work packages to include, but not limited to:

• Establishes steps for tasks
• Electronically assign material to work packages
• Assemble applicable drawings
• Create .PDF documents
• Send documents to Document Control for issue
• Incorporates internal and external change into work packages.
• Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.).
• Compiles lessons learned from work packages.
• Assists with the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience. Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning; must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test. Able to understand Production engineering drawings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective communication skills to facilitate teamwork with various departments. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts. Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus. Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus. Mechanical 1 year experience in pipe and/or machinery trade experience or industrial equivalent

TOOLS:

Not Applicable

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

None

DISCRETION EXERCISED:

None

LIASES WITH:

Planning department, Production and Project departments, Scheduling Department, Engineering Department

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships.

Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.