Top 15 Production planner Jobs in Norfolk, Va

Production Planning Support Engineer - Planner (Job ID: 1470)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $67,747 - $91,658 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Manager
PeopleShare —Norfolk, VA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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Plant Superintendent
Commercial Metals Company —Chesapeake, VA
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
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Production Planner I
Bauer Compressors, Inc —Norfolk, VA
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
Shipyard Production Planner and Scheduler (Job ID: 1391)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Manufacturing Production Planner
Trident Maritime Systems, —Newport News, VA
- $29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Planner 2
HII —Norfolk, VA
- $51,251.00 - $63,624.70 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Production Planning & Inventory Coordinator
Wanchese Fish Company —Suffolk, VA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Business
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Production Control Engineer I, II, III
Prism Maritime —Chesapeake, VA
- $26 - $46 an hour
- Online Application
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Forklift
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Director LifeSciences Cellular Production
LifeNet Health —Virginia Beach, VA
- $132,690 - $203,396 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Production Manager
Classic Collision —Norfolk, VA
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
Plant Manager
Howmet Aerospace —Hampton, VA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
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Shipyard Production Planner and Scheduler (Job ID: 1391)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
Must have strong technical knowledge of ship repair processes, industry regulations and safety standards. Experience in a shipyard, steel fabrication, or heavy…
$70,000 - $85,000 a year
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Production Planning Support Engineer - Planner (Job ID: 1470)

Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.
Norfolk, VA

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Job Details

$67,747 - $91,658 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

CAD software
Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
Interpreting technical drawings
Manufacturing facility experience
Construction industry experience
Conflict management
Cost estimates
Construction experience
Manufacturing company experience
Logistics planning

Full Job Description

Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner)

Purpose:

Steel America, a business unit of Colonna’s Shipyard, is seeking a highly analytical and organized Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner) to support steel fabrication and manufacturing project planning at our Norfolk, VA headquarters. This role is responsible for developing and managing detailed production schedules, coordinating material and resource requirements, and optimizing workflows to meet complex manufacturing demands.

Additionally, the Production Planning Support Engineer ensures that equipment, personnel, and materials are effectively aligned to support efficient production output. The role requires close collaboration with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Materials teams and plays a critical role in maintaining visibility into production status, capacity, and work-in-progress.

The position is located onsite in Norfolk VA and may require hours beyond a standard work week to support business operations, as needed. Position may require limited travel.

Job Description:

Key elements of the position include:

Project Execution Planning

Breaks larger projects into management work packages (tasks/phases), defines project scope, estimates resources (labor, materials, budget), establishes timelines & milestones, and support progress tracking
Establishes detailed project execution plan and the development of overall project engineering budgets and supports scheduling functions
Reviews and approves design documents, change orders, material requisitions and specifications for construction or procurement use
Prepares work packages
Monitor and adjust schedules to account for changing priorities, material availability, and production constraints
Ensure production plans align with capacity, labor availability, and equipment utilization

Material Coordination & Flow Control

Coordinate material flow to ensure timely availability of components and raw materials to support production schedules
Manage and monitor inventory levels to align with production requirements
Work closely with materials, logistics, and purchasing teams to identify risks or shortages
Manage material readiness and availability for execution

Resource Management

Coordinate and schedule equipment and personnel to meet production demands
Support capacity and capability analysis to improve production planning accuracy
Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Serve as a key liaison between Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Engineering, and Materials teams
Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable production plans
Support shop floor operations by ensuring planning data is accurate and actionable

Reporting, Analysis & Problem Solving

Track and report work-in-progress (WIP), production status, and schedule adherence
Advise management on work status, material availability, and potential production issues while identifying potential risks
Assist with capacity, workload, and performance analysis
Support continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations

Work Order Management

Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
Generate internal purchase requests for components or services, as required, in coordination with purchasing

Qualifications:

Position requires bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field) and at least 5 years relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience must include engineering‑centric support of production planning, including support for logistics, purchasing, material management, and production processes.
Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite – specifically Excel, Word, Outlook.
Must have knowledge, understanding, and experience in manufacturing processes, production planning, bill of materials, shop floor controls and costing principles.
Must be able to read and interpret technical documents, to include production drawings.
Must have experience using CAD software (AutoCAD or similar)
Must have experience within the construction and/or maritime industry
Must have aptitude to solve problems both independently and in groups.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication abilities supported by strong negotiation, personnel leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a shipyard, steel fabrication, or heavy manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ERP, MRP, or production planning systems
Understanding of material management, inventory control, and manufacturing workflows
Three plus years of experience in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks highly prtefered.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 15% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but also requires safe navigation and regular partnership with operations teams within shipyard/industrial environments.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $67,747 - $91,658

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)

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production planner jobs in norfolk, va

Production Planning Support Engineer - Planner (Job ID: 1470)

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Shipyard Production Planner and Scheduler (Job ID: 1391)

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Production Control Engineer I, II, III

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