ESU Mgr Prod Planning Sched 2 - 28121

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Date: Apr 8, 2026

Location: Chesapeake, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28121 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $84,502.00 - $102,400.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Management 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.


These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! The Elevator Support Unit (ESU) group is currently looking for a Manager Production Planning Scheduler 2!  The selected candidate will support ESU, managing and overseeing numerous HM&E (Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical) projects and provide expert solutions for shipboard alterations and installations in the accomplishment of fleet modernization. The selected candidate may be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local project. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company and per diem will be provided based on location when on travel. This is a full-time position, located in Chesapeake, VA. 

What You Will Do

  • Uphold high standards of quality, integrity, safety, and performance consistent with company values.
  • Lead planning and execution of project work, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
  • Manage day‑to‑day project operations and serve as liaison among project management, technical teams, and line leadership.
  • Coordinate and assign tasks across multiple jobs to meet production requirements and delivery schedules.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and subcontractors to support program success and future business opportunities.
  • Identify and resolve project challenges to achieve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Develop, maintain, and use technical documentation including work packages, procedures, test documents, and reports.
  • Provide direct supervision and clear, objective-focused direction to staff in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues to resolve problems efficiently.
  • Apply broad knowledge of production processes to support effective task completion and project performance.
  • Lead teams and oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring work direction is clearly communicated and executed.
  • Perform complex or non-routine tasks as needed to support installation, operational requirements, or work assignments.
  • Prepare schedules, status reports, and briefings for customers and senior leadership.

What You Must Have

  • 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
  • Must have experience as a shipboard marine electronic/electrical trades specialty with 10 or more years of shipboard maintenance and repair experience. 
  • Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing Advance Weapons Elevators and associated Equipment.
  • Experience in coordinating and supervising personnel effort in accomplishing shipboard repairs specifically on the following systems: Aircraft Elevator, Advanced Weapons Elevator, Stores Elevator Mechanical & Electrical.
  • Prior experience being closely involved with practical aircraft carrier, maintenance availability, procedures, work integration administration and maintenance scheduling.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as experience communicating with senior level Ship’s Force and government personnel.
  • Must be able to assess and proactively address potential production and schedule issues.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
  • Must possess in-depth knowledge of engineering drawings/data reading practices (MIL-STD-1000), being capable to perform logistic technical evaluation of equipment and material presented in these drawings.
  • Must be computer literate with the ability to be comfortable and proficient at a computer terminal manipulating data.  Candidate knowledge in MICROSOFT EXCEL and ACCESS is a definite plus.
  • Must have experience working with Aircraft Elevators, Deck Edge Doors, and Hangar Bay Division Doors.
  • Knowledge of how to capture Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), Technical Work Documents (TWD), Controlled Technical Work Documents (CTWD), and Work Authorization Forms (WAF’s).
  • Must have full working knowledge of procedures and practices regarding operation of Alteration Installation Teams/Customer Contracted Team (AIT/CCT).
  • Must have experience developing documentation for shipboard/industrial production projects utilizing technical work packages, labor/manpower (hours and industrial trades), material estimates, subcontractors & outside services, travel and/or other direct charges.

Bonus Points For

  • A current, active DoD secret security clearance. 

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit 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.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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 and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.