OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST

JOB TITLE

OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST

LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS - NEWPORT NEWS, VA US (Primary)

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Salaried

EXEMPTION TYPE

Exempt

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY :

The Operations Planning Specialist reports to the Operations Planning Manager VA and provides integral assistance in the proper planning, scheduling, engineering, and project data management for Virginia ship repair projects. The role provides support for the Production and Project Management Team in the execution of ship repair projects.

The Operations Planning Specialist is familiar with project management principles and supports a culture of accountability and consistent project management practices. The role is responsible for supporting the Project Planning process to include scheduling and resource management. In project execution the Operations Planning Specialist is responsible for maintaining the Event Readiness List, Work Certification documents as well as Lessons Learned repositories.

The role fosters effective working relationships with Production and Project Management personnel and ensures prompt resolution of issues and corrective actions.

The Operations Planning Specialist works closely with ECR's support departments in the areas of Production Support, QA, and Safety to ensure adequacy and quality of required project support. The Operations Planning Specialist is an integral member of the Project Team who supports a strong culture of organizational discipline in the planning and execution of projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions :

• Develops Detailed Resource Loaded MS Project Schedules
• Conducts detailed analysis of Critical Path activities and provides recommendations to the Project Team.
• Develops comprehensive data packages in support of Navy Standard Items.
• Coordinates the development and submission PCPs.
• Maintains and Tracks the WAF Log / Database.
• Develops and maintains a Project Event Readiness List.
• Ensures the Work Certification Process is properly executed.
• Develops Risk Inventories and assessments from previous Lessons Learned.
• Conducts Earned Value Analysis and provides cost and schedule projections to senior management as well as the Project Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Barbara Nicholas at (757) 577-5345 or by email at bnicholas@ecrfab.com.