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Colonna's Shipyard · 2 days ago

Production Planning Support Engineer - Planner (Job ID: 1188)

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Colonna's Shipyard is seeking a highly analytical and organized Production Planning Support Engineer (Planner) to support steel fabrication and manufacturing project planning at their 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.

ManufacturingMarine TechnologyTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Prepare and manage production work orders and planning documentation

Generate internal purchase requests for components or services, as required, in coordination with purchasing

Qualification

Production planningMaterial managementManufacturing processesMicrosoft OfficeCAD softwareProblem solvingCommunication skillsLeadership skillsConflict resolutionTeam collaboration

Required

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

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 preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision options

Company paid disability insurances

401k with match

Legal services

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna's Shipyard provider of high-quality, time-critical maintenance, repair, & fabrication services to the marine & industrial markets.

Founded in 1875

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

https://colonnashipyard.com

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