Mechanical Production Planning & Scheduler Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Provide leadership and oversight for the CEMAT Mechanical Group .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,894 - $84,635 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and management capabilities in overseeing mechanical teams, ensuring adherence to technical and quality procedures, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in project management, process improvement, and mechanical assessments within high-pressure environments.

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Team ManagementProject OversightMechanical Trade KnowledgeSchedule Production TrackingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Mechanical AssessmentsProject ManagementNAVSEA Drawing InterpretationProcess Improvement ImplementationQuality Assurance Procedures

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionEffective CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteTSSRPOA&MShip’s Force Integrated Maintenance System

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Refueling and Complex OverhaulCEMAT Mechanical GroupRepair Line ItemsObjective Quality EvidenceHigh-Pressure Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for the CEMAT Mechanical Group
Serve as the primary interface with senior leadership, government representatives, Ship’s Force management, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other stakeholders
Manage the CEMAT Mechanical Group day to day
Ensure work is executed according to established technical and quality procedures
Oversee and manage all aspects of ongoing projects
Liaise with management, outside entities, and project teams
Track and maintain Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and schedule management records
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Use Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook
Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and problem solving within Team Leads and production teams
Manage diverse teams responsible for more than 4,500 repair line items
Attend daily coordination meetings, manage objectives, resolve conflicts, and set expectations
Adhere to administrative procedures and recommend efficiency improvements
Assess project issues and develop resolutions addressing productivity, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and objectives
Support mechanical assessments, planning, maintenance, repairs, and final testing of assigned systems and work packages

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience
Management experience overseeing a team and providing team assignments while monitoring daily progress of assigned projects
Knowledge of all mechanical trades and trade designated requirements
Knowledge of schedule production tracking systems such as TSSR, POA&M and Ship’s Force Integrated Maintenance System (SFIMs)
Strong understanding of work practices associated with Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) activities
Ability to effectively manage diverse teams of electricians, mechanics, pipefitters, and welders
Ability to read and interpret complex NAVSEA drawings and incorporate directed changes
Experience delivering results in a high-pressured environment
Ability to obtain security clearance
May be required to visit a job site in an industrial or shipboard environment
Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Competitive benefits
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions