Production Planner
Description


Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.


Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. 


That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. 


We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. 




Your Mission:


Support the development and maintenance of production schedules and project timelines in coordination with cross-functional teams. This entry-level role assists in ensuring efficient resource planning and timely project execution. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn planning and scheduling processes in a fast-paced environment. 


 


Explore the Depth of the Role:

  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating production schedules and project timelines.
  • Coordinate planning activities with departments such as engineering and operations.
  • Monitor project and production progress and escalate scheduling conflicts as needed.
  • Gather, analyze, and maintain planning data and reports.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of schedules, timelines, and planning updates.
  • Provide routine status updates to internal stakeholders.
  • Utilize planning tools such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project to support scheduling activities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning processes.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned. 
Requirements


Mission Readiness:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience in scheduling, planning, manufacturing support, or data analysis.
  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to analyze and manipulate data for planning purposes.
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
  • ERP system experience preferred.
  • AutoCAD, Visio, or Microsoft Project experience preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred.  


Travel Requirements:

  • Regular travel between SE facilities, as business needs require. 

Physical Requirements:

  • May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc). 



Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

  • Uphold Safety and Quality Standards 
  • Embody Team Spirit
  • Relentless Customer Focus
  • Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
  • Execute with Excellence and Velocity 



What Keel will build for you:

  • Comprehensive Benefit Package 
  • Competitive Pay 
  • 401(k) Match 
  • HSA/FSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities 
  • Shift Differentials 
  • Overtime Potential 
  • Paid on the Job Training 
  • Certification Sponsorship Opportunities 
  • Committed to Individual Career Growth 
  • We Do Fun Things, Plus More! 



Need Assistance?


If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests. 


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans


 

What we build, builds us.