Planner II, Production Support

Job Description The Planner II, Production Control (Outfitting) manages production sequence within the area and trade designation while monitoring manufacturing schedule adherence and productivity. The role is responsible for monitoring on‑time material availability, releasing production shop orders, and tracking physical and transactional production progress to enable a smooth flow of production activities within their focus. Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on‑site at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver. What You’ll Do Develop or modify complete production work packages that include additional production information, material lists, and work instructions required for production execution. Ensure shop orders are completed in a timely manner and no outstanding transactions remain after the completion of each work package. Assist in scheduling production work packages within defined windows (milestone, key event, and zone schedules). Ensure material planning, production, and program deliverables are aligned. Monitor work in progress and on‑time material availability to ensure they remain within company limits. Work with production and area management to sequence and prioritize manufacturing, assembly, and installation activities. Coordinate trade input into work instructions and work packages to reflect preferred production methods and processes. Track physical and transactional production progress. Produce work queue reports and dispatch lists to warehousing and production work centres with expected start and finish dates for operations. Investigate causes of issues and delays in production and expedite activities to eliminate them. Investigate cross‑discipline predecessor scope to enable work centre readiness. Perform additional duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring Diploma or technical certification in trades, engineering, or business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree is desirable. 2–4 years of experience in planning, ship design, shipbuilding, or related trade experience. Experience utilizing ERP software tools for material and inventory planning (IFS preferred). Certificate in material requirements planning (MRP) preferred. Understanding of shipbuilding operations and the relationship between planning, procurement, design, and production. Proficiency using ERP/MRP (IFS preferred). Ability to apply inventory and material management standard principles. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, product structures, and bills of material. Knowledge of document control systems and databases. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning systems (Primavera and MS Project preferred). Proficiency working with CAD/CAM software suite, including ShipConstructor (preferred) and AutoCAD. Why you’ll love working here This is a full‑time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long‑term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to building ships for decades to come. In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides a competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience. We also provide a best‑in‑class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including extended health care (e.g., paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, a $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Free on‑site gym. Parking is included, and for those using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick‑up and drop‑off points around North Vancouver. The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 – $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors, including the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as the position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package. About Us Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services, including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life‑cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels, including cruise ships and deep‑sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards. This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position. Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruit@seaspan.com for confidential support. 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