Job Description
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Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.
REPORTS TO: Planning and Scheduling Manager
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
General
Associates 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.
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.
Structure
1 year experience in structural fabrication
TOOLS: Not Applicable
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
DISCRETION EXERCISED: None
LIASES WITH: Planning department Production and Project departments Scheduling Department Engineering Department
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.