Production Planner Work Packager (Fitout)

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Production Planning Work Packager is responsible for ensuring that the work package information required by production to complete the work package is compiled into the Work Package document. The role requires the compiling drawing information, listing the detail work scope and associated budget, allocating material to create pick lists and creating PDF documents to form the work used by Production. Build Work packages to include, but not limited to: Establishes steps for tasks Electronically assign material to work packages Assemble applicable drawings Create .PDF documents Send documents to Document Control for issue Incorporates internal and external change into work packages. Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.). Compiles lessons learned from work packages. Assists with the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• General Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience.
• Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning; must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
• Able to understand Production engineering drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus.
• Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.
• Fitout/HVAC 1 year experience in Fitout, HVAC and/or Pipe trade experience

Responsibilities

• Establishes steps for tasks
• Electronically assign material to work packages
• Assemble applicable drawings
• Create .PDF documents
• Send documents to Document Control for issue
• Incorporates internal and external change into work packages
• Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.)
• Compiles lessons learned from work packages
• Assists with the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees