Senior Production Planner & Scheduler

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

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.