Operational Planner - Shipbuilding / Production (m/f/d)

Operational Planner – Shipbuilding / Production (m/f/d)
Wilhelmshaven, Germany | Hybrid | Fixed-term to December 2028

We’re supporting a leading German shipyard in hiring an Operational Planner to support detailed production planning across shipbuilding and refit programmes.

This role focuses on shop floor-level planning and coordination, ensuring smooth execution across fabrication, assembly, and outfitting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing, pre-fabrication, and assembly processes within shipbuilding operations
• Develop and maintain:
  • Work plans
  • Production schedules
  • Resource and capacity overviews
    (at assembly group or section level)
• Manage capacity and material requirements in close collaboration with:
  • Warehouse and logistics
  • Procurement
  • Production teams
• Track schedules and monitor progress across production stages (e.g. steel construction, piping, outfitting)
• Coordinate work orders between internal departments and external service providers
• Support the continuous optimisation of production workflows and logistics processes

Requirements

• Technical qualification (Technician/Master level) or a degree in:
  • Shipbuilding / Naval Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production Engineering
• Initial experience in:
  • Operational planning, or
  • Production control
• Ideally gained within:
  • Shipbuilding
  • Steel construction
  • Plant or industrial engineering
• Good understanding of production processes, particularly:
  • Pre-fabrication
  • Assembly
  • Final outfitting
• Experience with planning tools (e.g. MS Project)
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work

What’s Offered

• Attractive benefits package, including:
  • 35-hour working week
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• Structured on-boarding and ongoing development programmes
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on support and innovation