Planner Ii

**Planner II (Production Schedule)**:
The Planner II (Production Schedule) will be responsible for detailed scheduling of shop orders in the MRP System in line with the requirements of the build sequence and integrated master schedule of the project, with a focus on outfitting of critical spaces to support installation and testing of mechanical systems. This position will report to Manager, Production Support and has no direct reports.

**Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, V7P 2R2**

**What you'll do**
- Receive, prepare, and attribute the shop orders based on work package contents and build strategies
- Develop Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for critical spaces that aligns with the project requirements and build sequence
- Ensure alignment between Primavera P6 schedules and shop order dates in MRP System (IFS) at the detail planning level 5 & 6
- Coordinate with Area Managers and Trade Supervisors to keep the detail schedules for critical areas and systems updated in P6 and MRP system (IFS)
- Liaise with various key collaborators within production and participates in production team meetings providing feedback and information whenever vital.
- Liaise with Design and Engineering teams to provide forward looking view of Production Activities to assist with prioritization of technical deliverables
- Liaise with key subcontract partners to integrate their detail schedule with the shipyard trade schedules
- Act as the link between the Stage of Construction (SOC) based Production Control Technologist and Baseline/Change Planners
- Investigate schedule issues and delays in production and assist in mitigation
- Perform additional duties as assigned

**What you'll bring**
- A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Trades Certificate combined with sufficient employment experience is highly desirable
- 2 - 4 years planning/scheduling experience in a large manufacturing/heavy industry environment, preferably in the shipbuilding industry
- Certification by an accredited society in Planning, Production Control and/or Project Management is desirable
- Experience using an ERP system in a large manufacturing environment
- Proficiency working with independent planning systems including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and demonstrated inventory and material management experience is a distinct advantage
- Ability to function as a team member and liaise effectively with various functions
- Ability to effectively plan and allocate resources, such as manpower, equipment, and materials, to support the production schedule.
- Experience working with production control systems to track and monitor progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions
- Ability to navigate CAD/CAM tools (for viewing only)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office based packages such as Word/Excel/PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and change direction when required

**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 build ships for decades to come.
- We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy), dental, vision, life insurance, medical leave coverage, maternity and parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, wellness/fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

**About us**:
Seaspan Shipyards: 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.

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