Production Detail Scheduler

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NavalVessels Lurssen (N V L) is a global leader in designingand building ships of the highest quality for demanding customers all over theworld. For more than 140 years we have earned the experience and expertise requiredto create vessels that meet virtually any set of individual wishes anddifferent demands. The legendary quality of Lürssen stands for satisfiedcustomers and ships that can be completely relied on in any situation.  Weare a fourth generation family owned business and we are very proud of ourhistory and reputation in the market.

Luerssen Australia wasestablished in 2018 to commence construction of 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels forthe Royal Australian Navy over a 12 year period.  We work closely with ourcustomer and stakeholders to deliver excellence in service.

The Role

The purpose of thisposition is to produce critical path resource loaded production schedules, aswell as integration of Luerssen’s production schedule with various Departmentsand Subcontractors. The Scheduler will also develop and provide productionreports to the management team.

The PDS Scheduler will build,maintain and report on comprehensive long-, mid-, and short-term plans andschedules on a yearly, bi-weekly, and weekly basis to support decision-makingprocesses, wil support the work prearation team and apply problem-solvingskills to enhance productivity for the sites.

As part of continualimprovement this role shall apply lean methodologies and problem-solvingtechniques to contribute to continuous improvements on the integrated projectcontrols processes and systems in a manner that supports Luerssen Australia’sinternal requirements as well as those of their contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support the conduct of joint, multi-discipline design reviews and the development of key outputs: detailed production schedule, sequencing of subcontractor activities, breakdown of work packages into work orders, development of design schedule.
• Support the detailed monitoring, reporting and analysis of production progress and costs and inform the Contract Master Schedule; development of action plans as required.
• Support integration of detailed schedules from subcontractors and internal stakeholders into a project detail schedule.
• Support the conduct of re-planning and prioritisation analysis as required.
• Validate subcontractor data to ensure project performance data is accurate.
• Work closely with the supporting teams from other states and Germany to ensure production occurs in accordance to the Luerssen Build Philosophy.
• Support subcontractors and internal stakeholders to deliver against the baseline schedule.
• Review changes for impact assessments against schedules and manage outcomes, for e.g. costs, engineering change, technical queries etc.
• Work closely with the interstate teams to ensure lessons learned are implemented and to ensure consistency and efficiency in the Planning and Work Preparation activities based on the Lűrssen Build Philosophy.
• Provide support to other functions as required.
• Develop Program Reports for internal review.

·        Perform other tasks as assigned by the Headof Flow Production.

Requirements

·        Diploma in Production Planning or ProjectManagement, or a combination of experience, training and education thatprovides the required knowledge.

·        Industry qualification in Production Planningand or Project Management e.g. CPIM, PMP, APICS, IBF

·        A background in a trade relevant to shipbuildingwould be an advantage.

·        5+ years of experience in a shipbuilding orother heavy manufacturing industry, including 2+ years in a technical planningrole.

·        Sound understanding of project schedule andmanagement principles, tools and techniques.

·        Understanding of production workflows.

·        Demonstrated experience in management ofsubcontractors.

·        Prior experience in Defence would be anadvantage.

·        Advanced MS Excel skills and conversant withother Microsoft Office Applications and ERP / PLM systems

·        Demonstrated intermediate to advanced use ofproduction planning or project management software.

·        Highly developed skills in analysing, planning,and monitoring plans and schedules.

·        Exposure to Earned Value Management principles.

·        Ability to review design information, schematicsor ship specifications to ensure scope is addressed.

·        Well-developed communication and interpersonalskills

Howto Apply

Tobe considered for this role, please click the 'Apply for thisjob' link and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you'dbe perfect for this role.  You will be contacted directly if we wish toprogress you to shortlisting. 

For further company information pleasevisit: www.luerssen.com.au and www.luerssen.de/en/

Luerssen Australia is an EqualOpportunity Employer and we welcome applications from Australian Defence ForceVeterans.

• Flexible hours available
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 22 January 2024