What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Control Center Analyst - MMF position at austalusa?
REPORTS TO: PCC Leader SUPERVISES: N/A AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Work Execution and Monitoring Support execution priority management to minimize project delays and improve overall performance Maintain tracking and scheduling tools, ensuring transparency, accountability, and visibility into project progress and job completion Facilitate and support weekly and daily facility meetings, collaborating with management across all departments and trades to ensure alignment on production objectives and priorities. Apply established project management methodologies to ensure consistent, sustainable results across all initiatives and projects. Develop, document, analyze, and report on key production metrics including throughput, cycle times, and TAKT times to drive performance insights, support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Produce, update, and maintain reports to support CAMs, ensuring accurate application and reporting of Earned Value Management (EVM) standards. Collaborate with project and production teams to monitor performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and schedule adherence. Work Planning Work with Project Managers, Planning and Control Account Managers (CAMs) to develop baseline ship schedules, including budget distribution, cut sequences, panel/assembly TAKT times, and erect sequences and validate major milestone critical work, ensuring that key project milestones are met and aligned with overall program objectives. Identify and help resolve production bottlenecks, implementing strategic solutions to streamline operations and drive rapid, measurable improvements Conduct facility real estate "what-if" scenario analyses and propose actionable solutions to project and production teams to optimize space utilization and mitigate constraints. Provide strategic solutions to address facility challenges, mitigate cost impacts, and minimize schedule delays in support of production and project management objectives. Process Improvement Leverage expertise in program management, lean methodologies, and data analysis to optimize workflows and enhance overall efficiency. Integrate lean manufacturing principles into daily operations and decision-making to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflows. Communication and Teaming Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by motivating team members, promoting open communication, minimizing conflict, and maintaining high morale. Work with Project Managers and Directors to prepare and deliver high-quality reports and briefings, presenting actionable insights to senior-level stakeholders and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Project Management and 3 years year’s demonstrated experience in shipyards, ship repair, or USN, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledgeable in ship construction and relationships between trades. Proficiency in Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel). Working familiarity with Primavera (or equivalent scheduling software) – able to navigate, create layouts, filter within and export from a comprehensive IMS. Experience in scheduling concepts as it relates to logic, manpower and other resource utilization. Working familiarity with MRP Software and other Austal Proprietary Software. Proficient in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques. Detail oriented and able to resolve most daily issues without specific supervisory direction. Ability to organize and chair meetings. Ability to present to a formal audience. Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments and effect customer satisfaction with internal and external customers. Ability to determine schedule drivers. Experience with Government contracts a plus. Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus. US Citizenship required. TOOLS: Not Applicable LIASES WITH: Production, Program, Project, Engineering Departments and the customer as required in performing the job. 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 Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.