Production Planning Support Engineer Planner (Job ID 1231)

Norfolk - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner)

Purpose:

Steel America a business unit of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a highly analytical and organized Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner) to support steel fabrication and manufacturing project planning at our Norfolk VA headquarters. This role is responsible for developing and managing detailed production schedules coordinating material and resource requirements and optimizing workflows to meet complex manufacturing demands.

Additionally the Production Planning Support Engineer ensures that equipment personnel and materials are effectively aligned to support efficient production output. The role requires close collaboration with Quality Assurance Manufacturing Purchasing Engineering and Materials teams and plays a critical role in maintaining visibility into production status capacity and work-in-progress.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations as needed. Position may require limited travel.

Job Description:

Key elements of the position include:

Project Execution Planning

Breaks larger projects into management work packages (tasks/phases) defines project scope estimates resources (labor materials budget) establishes timelines & milestones and support progress tracking
Establishes detailed project execution plan and the development of overall project engineering budgets and supports scheduling functions
Reviews and approves design documents change orders material requisitions and specifications for construction or procurement use
Prepares work packages
Monitor and adjust schedules to account for changing priorities material availability and production constraints
Ensure production plans align with capacity labor availability and equipment utilization

Material Coordination & Flow Control

Coordinate material flow to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials to support production schedules
Manage and monitor inventory levels to align with production requirements
Work closely with materials logistics and purchasing teams to identify risks or shortages
Manage material readiness and availability for execution

Resource Management

Coordinate and schedule equipment and personnel to meet production demands
Support capacity and capability analysis to improve production planning accuracy
Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Serve as a key liaison between Manufacturing Quality Assurance Purchasing Engineering and Materials teams
Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable production plans
Support shop floor operations by ensuring planning data is accurate and actionable

Reporting Analysis & Problem Solving

Track and report work-in-progress (WIP) production status and schedule adherence
Advise management on work status material availability and potential production issues while identifying potential risks
Assist with capacity workload and performance analysis
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations

Work Order Management

Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
Generate internal purchase requests for components or services as required in coordination with purchasing

Qualifications:

Position requires bachelors degree in engineering (Industrial Mechanical Manufacturing or related field) and at least 5 years relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience must include engineeringcentric support of production planning including support for logistics purchasing material management and production processes.
Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite specifically Excel Word Outlook.
Must have knowledge understanding and experience in manufacturing processes production planning bill of materials shop floor controls and costing principles.
Must be able to read and interpret technical documents to include production drawings.
Must have experience using CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)
Must have experience within the construction and/or maritime industry
Must have aptitude to solve problems both independently and in groups.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities supported by strong negotiation personnel leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a shipyard steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ERP MRP or production planning systems
Understanding of material management inventory control and manufacturing workflows
Three plus years of experience in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks highly prtefered.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 15% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Required Experience:

Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner)Purpose:Steel America a business unit of Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a highly analytical and organized Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner) to support steel fabrication and manufacturing project planning at our Norfolk VA headquarters. This ro...