Planner and Scheduler

Senesco Marine, LLC•North Kingstown, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner and Scheduler supports the effective management of shop floor operations and scheduling. The role requires shipbuilding experience, knowledge of shop floor control, commitment to safety, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The Planner and Scheduler maintains planning and cost-tracking data, manages timecards and work orders, reports on project progress and efficiency, and maintains schedules aligned with engineering requirements. The position also supports work-package planning and prepares information for planning and scheduling meetings. The role calls for strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Project. The employee must be able to work independently and with a team, meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and adapt to improved planning methods. Work takes place in various indoor and outdoor areas of a shipyard, and requires adherence to safety procedures, use of assigned personal protective equipment, and the physical ability to move through shipyard work areas and perform required postures and movements.

Requirements

Experience in scheduling and shop floor control.
Shipbuilding experience is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and other relevant business software.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
Willingness to learn and apply new techniques to improve scheduling and planning processes.
Physical ability to work in various areas of the shipyard and perform tasks requiring physical endurance.
Correctable vision to 20/40; contact lenses are not permitted in certain production-area positions.
Ability to pass the Ishihara color-blindness test and read and understand safety symbols and colors.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs or a ladder.
Ability to wear required PPE, which may include a respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, steel-toe safety shoes, safety harness, gloves, or other protective clothing.
Ability to work in different environments, including inside and outside buildings or structures.

Responsibilities

Schedule work and support shop floor control for assigned projects.
Maintain accurate planning and cost-tracking system data, optimize system output, and audit processes for consistency and improvement.
Enter daily timecard data for assigned projects and ensure project hours are recorded correctly.
Generate and close work orders, track project hours, and prepare reports detailing project totals.
Generate, distribute, and analyze internal reports to help the Production Team track progress and performance.
Monitor and evaluate weekly efficiencies for assigned projects and provide insights for optimization.
Update and maintain project schedules aligned with engineering timelines and requirements.
Generate required work-package dates in support of the Engineering schedule and collaborate with the team on timely execution.
Prepare and present accurate, up-to-date material for planning and scheduling meetings for assigned projects.
Independently manage tasks, proactively address challenges, and communicate issues or discrepancies to supervisors and request assistance when needed.
Follow company safety procedures, keep work areas safe and organized, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Report accidents or injuries to a supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
Report damage to equipment and broken or misused tools to a supervisor.
Work at a pace consistent with company deadlines.