Advance Planner

Job Title: Advance Planner

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Advance Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and managing the master production schedule to ensure timely completion of projects. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a master production schedule to establish the sequence and lead time of each job to meet proposed completion dates.
• Develop new schedules or revise existing ones based on work order specifications, priorities, and resource availability.
• Compile and analyze reports concerning work progress and downtime to inform production planning personnel of any delays.
• Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation according to established lead times.
• Determine the sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations to guide production workers.
• Confer with department supervisors to assess the status of assigned projects and address any issues.
• Expedite operations that may delay schedules and adjust schedules to accommodate unforeseen conditions.
• Prepare production reports.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in production scheduling software and tools.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
• Problem-solving skills to address scheduling conflicts and delays.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.

About TRISTAR

TRISTAR is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. Founded in March 1995, TRISTAR has built an employee-focused collaborative environment enabling our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet mission critical challenges.

TRISTAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office
• Experience overseeing the alteration of US Navy surface vessels in accordance with established Navy Modernization Plan-Management Operations Manual

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• CAPM or PMP recommended