POSITION SUMMARY:
The Planner is responsible for preparing and maintaining project schedules within a specific Value Stream, including new construction and repair projects, while working closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production to identify and track resourcing needs and establish effective work planning. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, the Planner will also be responsible for tracking project performance against the plan and identifying opportunities for improvement or recovery as necessary. In addition, the Planner will be tasked with obtaining the boat schedule from the Master Scheduler and incorporating it into the overall project timeline, breaking down the schedule into trade-specific task packages with clearly defined responsibilities and timelines, coordinating with trade leads to validate task durations and dependencies, and ensuring alignment between trade execution and production milestones.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Create and maintain project schedules across new construction and repair projects within a specific Value Stream, incorporating the boat schedule provided by the Master Scheduler and assisting in driving organizational activities to meet those schedules.
- Lead planning sessions to sequence engineering deliverables, parts fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, and other production operations, ensuring alignment with the overall project timeline and trade-specific task breakdowns.
- Collaborate with trade supervisors to establish and plan near-term and long-term schedules and priorities, using the boat schedule and project milestones as key reference points.
- Coordinate with leaders across all departments to ensure a universal and thorough understanding of each project schedule, so that engineering work, material purchasing, production tasks, and all other deliverables align with the master schedule.
- Use project schedules to establish resource plans throughout a value stream, ensuring that staffing and material needs are forecasted and aligned with trade-specific timelines.
- Support business development efforts during the pre-contract phase by preparing estimated project schedules, resource estimations, and site availability options for potential bids.
- Work closely with department leaders and the Master Scheduler to establish, track, and report meaningful performance metrics that reflect schedule adherence and project health.
- Serve as the central point of communication for all schedule-related information for a specific trade, facilitating coordination and transparency among internal customers and stakeholders.
LEADERSHIP:
- Must demonstrate an excellent ability to work in a “team” environment and share knowledge of discipline-specific work in both a vertical (up and down the org chart) and horizontal (across disciplines and departments) orientation.
- Must demonstrate an ability to make well-formed, rational decisions and problem-solving skills within organizational policies and procedures.
- This position has no direct reports.
DECISION MAKING:
Exercise administrative judgment regularly and continuously and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results impacting people and the high quality of service within the company.
COMMUNICATION:
Must possess and demonstrate the ability to communicate verbally and in writing positively and effectively with employees, co-workers, suppliers, and vendors.
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience in scheduling and planning in a custom/ high mix low volume manufacturing environment.
- Shipyard new construction, repair, and refit experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of the following preferred
- All typical MS Office applications, with emphasis on spreadsheet analysis and graphing
- Scheduling software, specifically MS Project or similar
- Earned Value Management
- LEAN manufacturing
- ERP systems
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting in a typical office position for extended periods while operating a telephone and computer with occasional light lifting. The work also requires regular visits to the Shipyard, offsite joiner shop, and headquarters facilities, which include climbing stairs and standing during training and presentations.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
This description is a general summary of the position’s required skills and significant duties and responsibilities. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
- Experience in scheduling and planning within a custom or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
- Shipyard new construction, repair, and refit experience
- Proficiency with typical Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheet analysis and graphing
- Working knowledge of scheduling software, specifically Microsoft Project or similar
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field
What We Do
Founded in 1863, Burger is one of the oldest and most respected custom yacht builders in America and has delivered yachts which can be seen in ports around the world. Burger Boat Company builds custom yachts, in aluminum and/or steel, up to 200'(61m) and is recognized worldwide for design, quality construction, reliability and unrivaled craftsmanship. Working with in-house designers and engineers, as well as highly acclaimed designers from around the world, Burger continues to raise the bar in quality, technology and innovation. Based at its state-of-the-art shipyard in Manitowoc, Wisconsin in the United States, Burger forges trusting relationships to achieve an owner or designer's vision through a collaborative process. Working with Burger unlocks the limitless opportunities of exploring adventure around the world in elegance, luxury and style that meets any owner's vision. The talented team at Burger also offers exceptional custom furniture, maintenance, refit and repair services.
