Date: May 3, 2023
Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 14531
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Who We Are
HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Production Planning and Scheduler 2 for our HII Nuclear, Maritime Operations Team at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA.
Production Planners and Schedulers in the Nuclear Maritime Operations group support a wide variety of different functional areas at Newport News Shipyard (NNS). At NNS, HII builds the most advanced ships in the world, nuclear powered Aircraft Carriers and Submarines, and our engineers are integral in that effort.
As part of the HII Nuclear Maritime Operations group, our professionals have access to a rare and unique professional development program that is intended to prepare our employees for life long success with our HII affiliates supporting different Department of Energy sites and contracts around the country.
What You Will Do
Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed 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 or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
Coordinates interdepartmental 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.
What You Must Have
Candidate must have 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
Candidate must be proficient in using general computer software and hardware systems including computerized scheduling systems.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a confidential security clearance.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
Bonus Points For ...
An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. Certification Equivalency: PMP, CPIM and AICP.
Strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, manufacturing, planning and network scheduling techniques is preferred.
Knowledge of MS Office, COGNOS, SAP, and other software with experience with Naval shipbuilding and maintenance processes and procedures are beneficial.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. The majority of the responsibilities will be associated with computer use. Good sight and the full use of both hands for computer input are essential.
This opportunity resides with Nuclear & Environmental Services, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Nuclear & Environmental Services supports the national security mission of the Department of Energy (DOE) through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. We meet our clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges, and are postured to serve the growing commercial nuclear power plant decommissioning market.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.
HII is committed to cultivating an inclusive company culture to promote collaboration and enhance creativity by hiring a diverse work force. HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.