Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Quality Engineering

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We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Planning department. position is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Planner. The work schedule is 0700 to 1600 with a 60 minute lunch break.

Provides accurate work specifications and change orders in accordance with Government guidelines and standards using Work Notifications (WN), drawings, and technical documents.

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years’ directly related experience, or six (6) years’ directly related experience.

• Working knowledge of Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) Planning and Execution Modules.
• Ability to read/review drawings, blueprints, standard items, and specifications of work items.
• Shipboard familiarization/ability to check.
• Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with working in a Navy ship repair environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Expert ability to communicate with other disciplines or groups and resolve planning conflicts.

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• Crawling
• Sitting

• Crouching
• Standing
• Hearing
• Stooping

• Kneeling
• Talking

Reports to the Planning Manager and interfaces with Trades, Production Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, and the customer. Will be informed of priorities and allowed to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasks within guidelines provided by the Supervisor. This position has no direct reports.

• Develop (prepare/write/revise), issue, and distribute assigned planning documents, procedures and work items in accordance with all applicable instructions, directives and procedures.
• Conduct ship-checks as required.
• Create NMD availabilities and Work Specification Items.
• Integrate, review, and validate planning process with primary parties and government affiliations on a weekly basis to ensure compliance.
• Prepare advanced planning reports for dissemination to the government for processing.
• Conduct meetings to inform key personnel of planning updates.
• Work closely with Estimators and Schedulers to ensure all information is represented appropriately to produce an integrated planning schedule.

Produce accurate and complete work specifications and changes in support of Availabilities and special projects.

• Willingness to travel and reliable transportation.
• U.S. citizenship and valid security clearance.
• Reliable record of attendance and punctuality and availability for overtime as required.
• Ability to physically transit all areas of the facility.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear.
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Familiarity with working in a naval-ship-work environment and ability to go aboard marine vessels and the drydock, climb ladders, work in tanks and confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment.
• Awareness of moderate noise levels in the work environment.

General Dynamics NASSCO 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 veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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