Production Scheduler

Hanwha Philly Shipyard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TOBACCO-FREE facility

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is seeking a Scheduler to develop Phase Schedules for shipbuilding projects and align schedules with resource constraints and timelines. This onsite, full-time role requires expertise in Primavera P6, SAP and modern planning practices.

You will coordinate with planning and production teams to ensure smooth workflows and generate schedule performance reports for management. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering or naval architecture preferred.
• Experience in shipbuilding or fabrication industries preferred.
• Planning experience in manufacturing industries preferred.
• Knowledge of modern planning practices—critical paths, bottlenecks, throughput restrictions.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes and terminology preferred.
• Experience planning/ERP systems: Primavera P6, MS Project and SAP (preferred).
• Other software skills: MS Office, AutoCAD (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Phase Schedules for shipbuilding projects.
• Coordinate with planning and production to align schedules with resources and timelines.
• Assess workforce, equipment, and material availability to inform scheduling decisions.
• Liaise with planning and production teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Develop schedule performance reports and related management reports.
• Participate in development and internal training of scheduling setup (Primavera P6 & SAP).

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Adaptability

Integrity

Strategic thinking

Stress management

Team player

Education

BS or MS (Engineering/Naval Architecture)

Experience in shipbuilding/fabrication

Planning experience in manufacturing

Knowledge of modern planning practices (critical paths)

Knowledge of shipbuilding processes/terminology

ERP/planning systems: Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed.
• Prepare, maintain & follow up Phase Schedules for Shipbuilding projects based on resource availability , production capacity and project timelines.
• Conduct thorough assessments of workforce, equipment, and material availability to inform realistic scheduling decisions.
• Liaise with planning and production teams to align schedules with operational capabilities and ensure smooth workflow across departments.
• Active participation to development & internal training of HPSI scheduling set-up (Primavera P6 & SAP) to ensure accuracy and data integrity for all related management reports.
• Development of Schedule performance reports (schedule status, productivity, etc.) together with Planning Reports Analyst.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Decision making/problem solving
• Adaptability and organizational skills and understanding
• Integrity
• Strategic thinking
• Stress Management
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS or MS (Emphasis on Engineering or Naval Architecture) preferred
• Experience in shipbuilding or other fabrication industries preferred
• Planning experience in manufacturing industries preferred
• Knowledge/experience of modern planning practices – critical paths, bottlenecks throughput restrictions, etc.
• Knowledge/experience of modern shipbuilding process and terminology preferred
• Knowledge experience of productive work methods, capability to make productivity/efficiency comparisons preferred
• Knowledge/experience planning / ERP systems - Primavera P6, MS Project and SAP (preferred)
• Other software skills - MS Office, Autocad (preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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