Scheduler Support

Title: Scheduler Support
Contract | 1+ Years
Location: Onsite in Norfolk, VA

Position Description:

The Scheduler Support is responsible for assisting in the planning, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules for industrial and commercial products.

This role supports a team to ensure that the sequence and lead time of each operation are accurately established to guarantee on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
• Production Scheduling: Assist in developing and grooming production schedules for bids and preplanning newly awarded contracts.
• Contract Review: Review contract changes during the bid phase or post-award to determine impacts on schedule.
• Coordination & Collaboration: Partner with department supervisors, the Program Management Office (PMO), Estimating, Contracts, and Crafts to provide executable schedules.
• Problem Solving: Assist in developing effective solutions for scheduling challenges of increasing scope and complexity.
• Accountability: Ensure all projects and goals are completed on time, without error, and in accordance with company policies and practices.
• Work Environment: Primary work is conducted in an office setting.
• Occasional travel to customer work sites or internal company locations may be required.
• High level of collaboration with cross-functional teams including PMO, Estimating, Contracts, and other member of the Planning Team.
• Performance Expectations: Work is reviewed for professional judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy. • Full accountability for the successful completion of project goals and deliverables

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in scheduling software and the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills specifically in Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Analytical Ability: Ability to analyze complex data sets and make informed decisions to optimize production flow.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration across different organizational levels.
• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining a reliable team player who contributes to collective project success.
• Industry Knowledge: A basic understanding of general industry practices, techniques, terminology and standards.

Industry Experience:

2+ years of experience specifically within the ship maintenance industry.

Education Required:

An Associate's degree in a related industry field (2+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)