Job Description
The Panther Group is seeking a Senior Scheduler to support a leading organization in the ship maintenance and repair industry. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing complex production schedules that drive operational success across multiple departments.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in production scheduling, schedule modeling tools, and integrated project planning, with the ability to translate technical requirements into executable schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, and maintain integrated production schedules for ship maintenance programs
- Build and manage detailed project schedules including sequencing, dependencies, durations, and milestones
- Determine and monitor manpower, resource, and production requirements
- Analyze schedule impacts on cost, delivery timelines, and resource allocation
- Identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions, including schedule revisions and manpower adjustments
- Collaborate with operations, program management, facilities, and craft teams to gather inputs and resolve scheduling issues
- Ensure schedules meet industry standards (including DCMA criteria where applicable)
- Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on schedule performance
- Support continuous improvement of planning and scheduling processes
- 6+ years of experience as a Scheduler in shipbuilding or ship maintenance environments
- Hands-on experience with scheduling tools such as:
- Primavera P6
- MS Project
- Deltek Open Plan (or similar tools)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, data analysis, reporting)
- Experience building and managing complex integrated production schedules
- Ability to analyze project impacts on budget, resources, and delivery timelines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Associate degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- Experience applying DCMA scheduling standards
- Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
- Experience working in shipyard, maritime, or heavy industrial environments
- Ability to recommend and implement schedule recovery plans and corrective actions
- Advanced scheduling and production planning expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder schedules
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and coordination abilities
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60.15 |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://thepanthergrp.com |
About Company
The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.
With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.
The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.