Planner I, Production Control

The Planner I Production Control supports the Planning team by coordinating production sequencing and workstation workload within a defined area of outfit trades during latestage ship construction. This role is responsible for monitoring schedule adherence tracking physical and systembased production progress and ensuring ontime material availability. The Planner plays a key role in enabling smooth execution of production activities by planning and releasing shop orders identifying constraints and supporting continuous workflow within their scope of responsibility.

Note: Due to business needs this position is required to be fully onsite at 50 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver.

What youll do

• Schedule and release material work packages in alignment with milestone key event and zone schedules to support production and program deliverables.
• Coordinate production sequencing and workstation workload within assigned planning areas supporting efficient execution of outfit trade activities.
• Gather and verify all required materials drawings and instructionsto ensure production readiness.
• Input and manage work package data schedules and budgets in the MRP system; monitor material availability and resolve shortages.
• Track and report both physical and transactional progress ensuring accurate status reporting through backend systems and stakeholder reports.
• Collaborate with engineering production control trades and supply chain to manage changes and resolve planning constraints.
• Work with production and area leadership to prioritize and sequence manufacturing assembly and installation work.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting workflow schedule adherence or material readiness to minimize production delays.
• Utilize 3D model production and/or functional drawings to generate accurate scope lists for execution in complex outfitting spaces.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as required.

What youll bring

• Bachelors degree/diploma in Operations Management Business or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 13 years of experience in planning and production control in shipbuilding construction or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in utilizing ERP software tools for material and inventory planning (IFS is preferred).
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning scheduling and resource management.
• Technical skills with ability to read blueprint.
• Organizational skills and ability to maintain organized under pressure and in changing environment.
• Attention to details while keeping bigpicture goals in mind.
• Problemsolving and critical thinking skills to gather and interpret relevant information.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Project Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint).
• Time management skills and ability to work on several issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work well independently or in a team environment and communicate across functions.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly.

Why youll love working here

• This is a fulltime permanent position. With multiple operations and longterm projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
• We also provide the bestinclass health and wellness benefits package for this position including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy speech therapy mental health coverage physiotherapy and more) dental care vision care life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership $500 personal spending account and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free onsite gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $73800 $90200. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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