Planner - Production Control - General Dynamics Electric Boat

Overview:

Electric Boat -  is seeking Production Planners who are ready to work in a fast paced production environment performing planning and production control functions in support of QP operations departments.  

 

Candidates must be highly motivated, self-starters who are task oriented and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

 

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitoring construction schedules
• Controlling work orders/packages (plan ERs, MEPs, NCR, fixtures, consumables material, production material, etc.)
• Assisting Operation Supervisors in identifying and prioritizing shop/work cell capacity
• Collecting and reporting status of job progress (agendas)
• Reporting close-out/completion of jobs
• Maintaining electronic work package status
• Performing tactical problem solving

This position is located at the Austal in Mobile, AL location.

These are 1st & 2nd Shift Positions.

*This position may be eligible for a Relocation Package*

Qualifications:

Required:

• These are 1st and 2nd shift positions. Candidates must be available for & willing to work 1st or 2nd shift.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• HS Diploma
• Previous planning or equivalent experience
• Internal candidates must be from organizations outside of QP Operations (Gabriel)

Preferred:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• Planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Military/Navy experience 
• A working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning principles and systems awareness of EWP/PCM/ APICS involvement is a plus
• Familiarity with construction, packaging, outfitting of sub-assemblies, and major units of manufacturing work is desired

Skills:

Skills:

• Applicants must be able to apply for a DOD Security Clearance as a condition of employment
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to a demanding environment
• Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Strong problem solving and investigative skills
• Successful candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Qualifications:Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes:Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet