REPORTS TO: Planning Manager
SUPERVISES: Not Applicable
AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Production Planning Work Packager is responsible for ensuring that the work package information required by production to complete the work package is compiled into the Work Package document. The role requires the compiling drawing information, listing the detail work scope and associated budget, allocating material to create pick lists and creating PDF documents to form the work used by Production.
Build Work packages to include, but not limited to:
Establishes steps for tasks
Electronically assign material to work packages
Assemble applicable drawings
Create .PDF documents
Send documents to Document Control for issue
Incorporates internal and external change into work packages.
Populate planning database with work scope items and attributes about those items (i.e. location, budget, drawing information, product types, etc.).
Compiles lessons learned from work packages.
Assists with the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
General
Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or
equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience.
Aptitude to learn the job of shipyard planning; must score 20 or higher on Cognitive Criteria Aptitude Test.
Able to understand Production engineering drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective communication skills to facilitate team work with various departments.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn basics of scheduling concepts.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and performance measurement techniques a plus.
Knowledge of Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP systems a plus
Experience with Lean Manufacturing a plus.
Structure
1 year experience in structural fabrication
Pipe
1 year experience in pipe trade experience
Fitout/HVAC
1 year experience in Fitout, HVAC and/or Pipe trade experience
Electrical
1 year experience in Electrical trade experience
Mechanical
1 year experience in machinery installation trade experience
TOOLS: Not Applicable
DIRECTION EXERCISED: None
DISCRETION EXERCISED: None
LIASES WITH Planning department, Production and Project departments, Scheduling Department, Engineering Department
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
Equal Employment Commitment
Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.
Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.

Austal is an Australian shipbuilder and global defence prime contractor which designs, constructs and sustains some of the world’s most advanced commercial and defence vessels.
Austal successfully balances commercial and defence projects and celebrated 35 years of success in 2023. As of FY2023, Austal has been contracted to design and construct 356 commercial and defence vessels for more than 121 operators in 59 countries worldwide.
Austal is Australia’s largest defence exporter and first ASX-listed shipbuilder. Austal has industry leading shipyards in Australia, the United States of America, The Philippines, Vietnam and service centres worldwide.
Austal delivers iconic monohull, catamaran and trimaran commercial vessel platforms – including the world’s largest trimaran ferry and multiple defence programs such as the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) for the United States Navy. Austal has grown to become the world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder.