Scheduler/Planner
Location: North Kingstown, RI (On-site)
Summary:
The Planner and Scheduler Lead plays a key role in the effective management of shop floor operations and scheduling. This position requires in-depth knowledge of shop floor control, a strong commitment to safety practices, and adherence to all company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. The ideal candidate will exhibit a solid work ethic, including reliable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to complete assigned tasks on time while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scheduling & Shop Floor Control: Experience in scheduling and shop floor control, preferably in a shipbuilding or similar environment.
- Data Management: Maintain integrity of the planning and cost tracking system by ensuring data accuracy and optimizing system output. Conduct regular audits of processes for consistency and improvement.
- Timecard Management: Accurately enter daily timecard data for assigned projects, ensuring that all project hours are recorded correctly.
- Work Order Generation & Reporting: Efficiently generate and close work orders, track project hours, and prepare reports that detail project totals.
- Internal Reporting: Generate, distribute, and analyze internal reports to assist the Production Team in tracking progress and performance.
- Project Efficiency Analysis: Monitor and evaluate the weekly efficiencies of all assigned projects, providing insights for optimization.
- Schedule Maintenance: Update and maintain accurate schedules for all assigned projects, ensuring alignment with engineering timelines and requirements.
- Work Package Support: Generate required dates for work packages in support of the Engineering schedule and collaborate with the team to ensure timely execution.
- Planning & Scheduling Meetings: Prepare and present material for the Planning and Scheduling meetings for assigned projects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is shared.
- Software Proficiency: Demonstrate strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and other relevant business software used by the company.
- Self-Starter: Independently manage tasks with minimal supervision, taking proactive steps to address any challenges that arise.
- Communication Skills: Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to report issues and discrepancies to supervisors and request assistance when necessary.
- Attention to Detail: Exhibit strong attention to detail, with excellent follow-up skills to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Learning & Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and apply new techniques to improve scheduling and planning processes.
- Workplace Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and organized work environment, adhering to company safety protocols and keeping work areas clean and clutter-free.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear appropriate PPE as required by company job hazard analysis and safety procedures.
- Physical Capability: Able to work in all areas of the shipyard and perform tasks that may require physical endurance.
Education/Experience:
- Experience in scheduling and shop floor control. Shipbuilding experience is a plus but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Project, and other relevant software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic with a focus on reliability and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
Work Environment:
- Must be physically capable of working in various areas of the shipyard and able to adhere to safety protocols and procedures.
Physical Demands
- The employee must have correctable vision to 20/40, however contact lenses are not permitted in certain production area positions.
- The employee must pass the Ishihara test for color blindness and can read and understand safety symbols and colors, (i.e. red, yellow, green, etc.).
- The employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, squat, kneel, stoop, or climb stairs or a ladder.
- The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to respirator, hardhat, face shield, safety goggles, safety shoes (steel toe), safety harness, gloves or other protective clothing as determined by Marine Job Hazard Analysis.
- The employee must report all accidents or injuries to their supervisor and the Environmental Safety and Health Department.
- The employee must report to their supervisor any and all damage to equipment, or broken and misused tools.
- The employee may be working in several different areas and environments; this includes work inside and outside of buildings or structures.
- The employee needs to work at a pace consistent with meeting company deadlines.
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