Planning
Behind every state-of-the-art submarine is a meticulous plan. As a planner in defense maritime manufacturing, you’ll orchestrate the schedules, resources, and strategies that help ensure naval vessels arrive in our seas with precision, efficiency, and excellence.
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What is maritime planning?
Planning is the backbone of the submarine manufacturing process. It’s the invisible force that ensures every step—from initial concepts to final delivery—helps produce vessels of the highest quality and performance.
Planners break down intricate manufacturing processes into manageable, efficient workflows and ensure every milestone is met on time and within budget.
As the bridge between design, engineering and production teams, planners align schedules, resources, and priorities to keep everyone moving toward the same goal.
Planners safeguard quality and keep projects on the cutting edge—all while implementing time- and cost-saving measures like workflow optimization and resource allocation.
What types of planners are needed?
In maritime manufacturing, your planning expertise can flourish in a variety of specialized roles.
Advanced Planner
Architect the big picture for submarine construction projects, balancing long-term goals with resources and deadlines.
Engineering Planner
Bridge the gap between design and manufacturing, coordinating engineering deliverables and milestones.
Detail Planner
Master the minutiae, breaking complex processes into detailed schedules and task lists for every construction activity.
Production Planner
Orchestrate the day-to-day flow of materials, tools, and manpower in the shipyard, collaborating with supply chain teams.
Data Management Planner
Be the guardian of critical project data, ensuring information accuracy and accessibility.
A new blueprint for your future
You’re a planning guru with a team of coworkers who all rely on you. You speak in spreadsheets and think scheduling is a misunderstood art form. You get real fulfillment from finding hidden efficiencies and managing resources but wish your work had more of an impact.
The submarine manufacturing industry needs your exact skills—now and in the long run. Join our talent pool to connect with employers and gain access to inspiring opportunities that will allow you to plan with purpose.
Is maritime planning right for you?
Are you a natural problem solver who loves bringing order to complexity? Do you thrive on collaboration and ensuring everything runs like clockwork?
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Apply your organizational prowess to national
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Drive efficiency and innovation in large-scale manufacturing
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Make a lasting impact on submarine production and national defense
Want to start a career in maritime planning but not sure where to begin?
If you have the strategic mindset and passion to learn, we can connect you with the training opportunities to help launch your planning career. Programs that focus on a range of disciplines—from advanced scheduling and resource management to production control and data analytics—are now enrolling across the country.
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Join our talent pool to connect with employers and access exciting job and training opportunities.