Production Planning Work Packager - Fitout

Austal USA • Mobile, AL

12d

About The Position

The Production Planning Work Packager compiles the information Production needs to complete work packages into Work Package documents. This includes compiling drawing information, detailing work scope and associated budgets, allocating materials to create pick lists, and creating PDF documents for Production.

The role works with the Planning, Production, Project, Scheduling, and Engineering departments. It supports lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, and compiles lessons learned from work packages. The position reports to the Planning Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities, direction exercised, or discretion exercised.

Requirements

• 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 shipyard planning and a score of 20 or higher on the Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
• Ability to understand Production engineering drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate teamwork with various departments.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn the basics of scheduling concepts.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• Candidates must have no felony convictions of Theft/Deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
• Candidates must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary for the position’s responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• One year of experience in structural fabrication for Structure.
• One year of experience in the pipe trade for Pipe.
• One year of experience in Fitout, HVAC, and/or pipe trade for Fitout/HVAC.
• One year of experience in the electrical trade for Electrical.
• One year of experience in machinery installation for Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Build work packages by establishing task steps, electronically assigning material, assembling applicable drawings, creating PDF documents, and sending documents to Document Control for issue.
• Incorporate internal and external changes into work packages.
• Populate the planning database with work scope items and associated attributes, such as location, budget, drawing information, and product types.
• Compile lessons learned from work packages.
• Assist with implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree