Production Control Center Analyst - MMF

Austal•Mobile, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Control Center Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting execution priority management to minimize project delays and improve overall performance. This position involves maintaining tracking and scheduling tools, facilitating meetings, applying project management methodologies, and developing/reporting on key production metrics. The analyst will collaborate with various teams to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements. Additionally, they will assist in developing baseline ship schedules, identifying and resolving production bottlenecks, and conducting scenario analyses to optimize space utilization and mitigate constraints. The role also involves leveraging expertise in program management, lean methodologies, and data analysis to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency, while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment through effective communication and motivation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Project Management
3+ years demonstrated experience in shipyards, ship repair, or USN, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledgeable in ship construction and relationships between trades.
Proficiency in Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel).
Working familiarity with Primavera (or equivalent scheduling software) – able to navigate, create layouts, filter within and export from a comprehensive IMS.
Experience in scheduling concepts as it relates to logic, manpower and other resource utilization.
Working familiarity with MRP Software and other Austal Proprietary Software.
Proficient in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques.
Detail oriented and able to resolve most daily issues without specific supervisory direction.
Ability to organize and chair meetings.
Ability to present to a formal audience.
Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers.
Ability to determine schedule drivers.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Government contracts a plus.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

Support execution priority management to minimize project delays and improve overall performance.
Maintain tracking and scheduling tools, ensuring transparency, accountability, and visibility into project progress and job completion.
Facilitate and support weekly and daily facility meetings, collaborating with management across all departments and trades to ensure alignment on production objectives and priorities.
Apply established project management methodologies to ensure consistent, sustainable results across all initiatives and projects.
Develop, document, analyze, and report on key production metrics including throughput, cycle times, and TAKT times to drive performance insights, support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Produce, update, and maintain reports to support CAMs, ensuring accurate application and reporting of Earned Value Management (EVM) standards.
Collaborate with project and production teams to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and schedule adherence.
Work with Project Managers, Planning and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to develop baseline ship schedules, including budget distribution, cut sequences, panel/assembly TAKT times, and erect sequences and validate major milestone critical work, ensuring that key project milestones are met and aligned with overall program objectives.
Identify and help resolve production bottlenecks, implementing strategic solutions to streamline operations and drive rapid, measurable improvements.
Conduct facility real estate "what-if" scenario analyses and propose actionable solutions to project and production teams to optimize space utilization and mitigate constraints.
Provide strategic solutions to address facility challenges, mitigate cost impacts, and minimize schedule delays in support of production and project management objectives.
Leverage expertise in program management, lean methodologies, and data analysis to optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiency.
Integrate lean manufacturing principles into daily operations and decision-making to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflows.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by motivating team members, promoting open communication, minimizing conflict, and maintaining high morale.
Work with Project Managers and Directors to prepare and deliver high-quality reports and briefings, presenting actionable insights to senior-level stakeholders and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.