Workpack & Production Planners

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Naval Vessels Lurssen (N V L) is a global leader in designing and building ships of the highest quality for demanding customers all over the world. For more than 140 years we have earned the experience and expertise required to create vessels that meet virtually any set of individual wishes and different demands. The legendary quality of Lurssen stands for satisfied customers and ships that can be completely relied on in any situation. We are a fourth generation family owned business and we are very proud of our history and reputation in the market.

Luerssen Australia was established in 2018 to commence construction of 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Royal Australian Navy over a 12 year period. We work closely with our customer and stakeholders to deliver excellence in service.

The Roles

We are looking for a number of Workpack & Production Planners to join our team in Henderson. The new team members will work as part of the Manufacturing Engineering department in specialised areas including Shipbuilding, Outfitting, Mechanical, Piping & project coordination.

The Planners will be responsible for developing and maintaining production and technical documents, including work packs & specifications, specifically for to the construction of ships. The Planners may also be tasked with scheduling and coordinating of change on a number of vessels under construction and for resolution of planning and resource issues.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical documents (demarcation lists, specifications) with the relevant departments
• Creating and maintaining work packages in the ERP system on the basis of the schedule, design and built strategy.
• Liaison with the Document Control department for submittal of work packages to external stakeholders.
• Technical assessment of documents to describe its production scope.
• Assignment of drawings and material to respective work packs within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with the Engineering/Design, Scheduling and Procurement Departments to ensure availability of material and documents to execute scope as per schedule.
• Analyse short term issues and develop recommendations for resolution. Work across functional areas of responsibility to execute solutions.
• Work closely with the Ship Management team to develop and establish the build strategy and its capacity requirements.
• Scheduling and coordination changes during construction.
• Develop and maintain production detail schedules as required
• Regular review of the production schedule and its progress
• Analyse the impact of unplanned issues and make recommendations for recovery
• Monitor production status and progress by collecting and assessing data. Prepare reports for review.
• Respond to product delivery requests by customer and internal stakeholders.
• Closing the gap between program scheduling and the execution of our shipbuilding program

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role/environment
• Previous experience in production area of shipbuilding/naval shipbuilding is essential.
• Trade background beneficial with some experience in reading technical drawings, bill of materials and use of 3D visualisation software
• Intermediate to advance skills in the Microsoft suite of products, in particular MS Excel and MS Project.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems
• Experience gained within a Defence/shipbuilding/heavy engineering environment - highly desirable
• Well- developed communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to think laterally with problem solving ability
• Ability to self-manage and work to tight deadlines
• An ability to analyse and manage complex issues
• A strategic, pragmatic and collaborative approach to work

Employee Benefits

• Mandatory 9 Day Fortnight roster
• Three days additional paid annual leave to use during the Christmas shutdown period
• Funded Christmas function
• Study assistance
• Wellness activities
• Novated leasing
• Free parking

How to Apply

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

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

Luerssen Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from Australian Defence Force Veterans.