Novax Recruitment Group ยท 1 week ago
Production Planning Manager
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expNovax Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established steel fabrication and manufacturing operation. The Production Planning Engineer role is crucial for aligning schedules, materials, labor, and equipment to ensure efficient production execution.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Jonathan Cooper
Responsibilities
Develop, issue, and maintain detailed production schedules for fabrication and manufacturing
Adjust plans to account for changing priorities, material availability, and shop constraints
Coordinate material flow and readiness to support production execution
Align labor and equipment resources with production demands and capacity
Translate engineering drawings and specifications into executable shop plans
Monitor work-in-progress, schedule adherence, and production status
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and inefficiencies; recommend corrective actions
Support shop floor execution with accurate, actionable planning data
Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation
Coordinate internal purchase requests as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related) or equivalent experience
5+ years supporting production planning in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, shop controls, and costing
Experience working with materials, logistics, purchasing, and production teams
Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools, CAD experience (AutoCAD or similar)
Heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, construction, or shipyard environment
Benefits
Benefits
Company
Novax Recruitment Group
We specialise in delivering high-value, bespoke recruitment solutions using our in-depth knowledge of the Energy, Construction, civil engineering ,and manufacturing sectors Our team consists of ex-industry professionals and Recruitment Specialists who are dedicated to building long-term client relationships for both permanent and contract recruitment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase