Paint Shop Planner

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

1d•$51,086 - $81,738

About The Position

The Paint Shop Planner is responsible for coordinating all planning, reporting, and material management activities within the pain department. This role ensures that paint operations are properly resourced, compliant with environmental requirements, and aligned with production schedules. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a solid understanding of paint processes, specifications, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Type a minimum of 30 to 40 words per minute

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or higher preferred.
Experience in Material Planning, Estimating and Purchasing of various types of materials to support US Navy Maintenance.
Be able to read, decipher and evaluate US Navy drawings, identify proper materials by type, grade and class including MIL-SPEC requirements along with locating approved vendors to procure materials.
Able to produce, build and asses excel spread sheets, utilize Cognos, Cost Point, Microsoft Word and be familiar with excel based electronic data base systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain paint consumption reports, tracking material usage against production needs.
Prepare and submit VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) reports in accordance with environmental compliance requirements.
Review, interpret, and apply technical specifications, drawings, and work instructions related to paint systems and coatings.
Forecast paint and coating needs based on schedules, historical data, and project requirements.
Create and manage purchase orders for paint, solvents, coatings, and related materials.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure timely replenishment.
Collaborate with production, quality, and environmental teams to support smooth workflow and regulatory adherence.
Maintain accurate records of material usage, batch tracking, and compliance documentation.
Asist with continuous improvement initiatives within the paint department.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.