About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry‑level Production Planner (Marine) to support program schedule development and execution in Custom House, LA. In this role you will help develop, maintain, and report on program schedules that integrate engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly and test activities.

• Develop and maintain the Program Integrated Master Plan / master schedule for programs from RFP through closeout.
• Integrate program activities across program management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly and test.
• Integrate schedule data with the cost baseline and ensure schedule/cost consistency.
• Establish schedule logic, predecessors/successors, and identify the program critical path.
• Create and update schedule performance metrics and tools, including critical path analysis and schedule risk assessment.
• Advise Program Managers and Control Account Managers on schedule performance, forecasts and risks.
• Support schedule reviews, corrective actions and continuous improvement of planning processes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to gather, analyze and summarize data to inform decisions.
• Solid interpersonal and negotiating skills; resourceful problem solver who adapts quickly to change.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; candidates must meet eligibility requirements (including U.S. citizenship where required for classified work).

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Why Build Your Career with Our Client

Confidential Client operates in the Engineering sector and offers a supportive environment for early-career professionals to grow through hands-on experience, mentorship and formal development programs.

• Competitive compensation (estimated for this role).
• Day-one health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Alternative work schedules at select locations.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Custom House, LA (onsite / site-specific assignment)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job level: Entry / Individual Contributor
• Shift: First Shift

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a company operating in the Engineering industry, delivering complex systems and services for defense and commercial customers. The organization emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development. This role offers exposure to end-to-end program lifecycle planning and cross-functional collaboration.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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