What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner/Scheduler position at St. Johns Ship Building?
Production Planner/Scheduler
St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.
Position Summary
The Production Planner/Scheduler plans, prepares, issues and controls production work packages and schedules. Coordinates material need dates with applicable departments to ensure a controlled flow to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders according to master production schedule. Coordinates inter-departmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.
Responsibilities
- Determines operations improvements in relation to safety, quality, manning, scheduling, etc.
- Advise a production workforce on processes and/or procedures
- Use of standardized estimating procedures and material cost
- Prepare technical work documents and specifications for production work
- Coordinate planning for ship work projects to verify projects are completed in accordance with established timelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum of two (2) years of scheduling experience, or an associate degree with at least six (6) years’ experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
- Experience with P6 (Oracle) scheduling software.
- AutoCAD experience preferred
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
- Must be detail-oriented and have proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong customer service skills
What We Have to Offer You
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
- Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
- Company Match 401K
- Paid holidays
- Personal and Vacation time
St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
