Mechanical Production Planning & Scheduler Manager (Mgr Prod Planning Sched 1) - 30956

HII's Mission Technologies division•Newport News, VA

6d•$75,894 - $84,635

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies’ Global Security group is seeking a Manager, Production Planning and Scheduling 1 to provide leadership and oversight for the CEMAT Mechanical Group. The role requires an understanding of work practices associated with Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) activities to support CEMAT’s assigned work package. The manager serves as a primary interface with senior leadership, government representatives, Ship’s Force management, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other stakeholders. The position manages the CEMAT Mechanical Group’s day-to-day operations and ensures work is performed in accordance with established technical and quality procedures. The role also oversees project execution, work-package coordination, schedule and quality records, team progress, and issue resolution. The position may require visits to an industrial or shipboard job site. The listed salary range is $75,894.00–$84,635.20. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with 0–10% required travel. A security clearance is not currently specified as required, but the candidate must be able to obtain one.

Requirements

Four years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or two years of relevant progressive experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of relevant progressive experience.
Management experience overseeing a team, assigning work, and monitoring daily progress on assigned projects.
Knowledge of mechanical trades and trade-designated requirements.
Knowledge of schedule and production-tracking systems such as TSSR, POA&M, and Ship’s Force Integrated Maintenance System (SFIMs).
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to read and interpret complex NAVSEA drawings and incorporate directed changes.
Ability to manage diverse production teams and resolve project issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical assessments, planning, maintenance, repairs, and final testing of Fire Main 12-inch valves, AFFF and CMWD valves, and freezer, chill, and thaw box doors and frames.
Experience with aircraft fuel stations (JP5), service, transfer, storage, and stripping systems; ships’ self-service laundry equipment; washers and dryers; foundation modifications for new machines; and vertical package conveyors (85/175 lb.).
Experience with warping, mooring, and towing capstans; plastic waste compressed melting units; shredders; and large and small pumpers.
Experience with hydraulic actuating stations on damage-control void and miscellaneous control systems.
Experience assisting with Ship’s Force Work Packages.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage ongoing projects, serving as a liaison with management, outside entities including AIT, NNS, and Ship’s Force, and the project team.
Track and maintain Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) records and manage schedules.
Identify and implement process-improvement opportunities.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and solving problems with team leads and production teams.
Manage diverse teams of electricians, mechanics, pipefitters, and welders responsible for more than 4,500 repair line items.
Attend daily coordination meetings to manage daily objectives, resolve conflicts, and set clear expectations.
Follow administrative procedures and recommend improvements to efficiency.
Read and interpret complex NAVSEA drawings and incorporate changes directed by the government and/or Ship’s Force.
Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, safety, customer-satisfaction, and project objectives.
Deliver results in a high-pressure environment.