Production Planner

Keel•Ladson, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. This entry-level role assists in ensuring efficient resource planning and timely project execution. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn planning and scheduling processes in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
0–2 years of relevant experience in scheduling, planning, manufacturing support, or data analysis.
Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to analyze and manipulate data for planning purposes.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience preferred.
AutoCAD, Visio, or Microsoft Project experience preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating production schedules and project timelines.
Coordinate planning activities with departments such as engineering and operations.
Monitor project and production progress and escalate scheduling conflicts as needed.
Gather, analyze, and maintain planning data and reports.
Maintain accurate documentation of schedules, timelines, and planning updates.
Provide routine status updates to internal stakeholders.
Utilize planning tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project to support scheduling activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes.
Perform all other duties as assigned.