Production Planner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate).
• Strong communication, organization, and time management.
• Multitasking and adaptability.
• Data analysis and manipulation.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, or Microsoft Project (preferred).
• Manufacturing background (preferred).

Benefits

• 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
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