Production Planner in Ladson, South Carolina at Keel

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.

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.