Production Planner

 

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Are you motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of work and make a lasting difference for both people and our business?

Vard Søviknes is looking Production Planner for our Control of Production Department. Responsibilities as Production Planner in the project is to set up and update production schedules for the projects at the shipyard through the different phases of the project. You will be involved in a wide range of activities and work closely with employees, managers and other stakeholders. Building strong relationships across the organization is key to success in this role.

At VARD we care about nurturing talents and embracing diverse strengths, giving everyone the opportunity to develop and grow. So, if you are young and new to Planning, or you are an experienced Senior Planner, we encourage you to apply to be part of a community that celebrates your skills, and where we together shape the future of shipbuilding.

Søvik | Where Nature Inspires the Future | Freysta

 

Duties and responsibilities

The Production Planner plays a key role in shipyard projects, combining project planning responsibilities with ownership of workload planning, subcontractor management, and production reporting within the Control of Production (COP) department.

Responsibilities as Production Planner in the project is to set up and update production schedules for the projects at the shipyard through the different phases of the projects:

• Coordinate input, prepare and maintain outfitting and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor and report project status and hours consumption in accordance with plans and budgets.
• Coordinate activities, schedules and milestones with other parties involved in the overall project execution.
• Maintain and control the activities in ERP system.
• Participate in planning activities of potential new projects.
• Prepare load curves and other reports for line and project management.
• Setup and maintain databases as input for KPIs.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. 

This employment may require a background check, or security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority.

Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates with planning experience, preferably from the shipbuilding industry.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is an advantage; training will be provided. 
• Personal qualities are very important to us. Relevant education in an engineering or technical field, or experience from the shipbuilding industry, will be considered a plus.
• Our working languages are Norwegian and English.

Personal qualities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The successful candidate identifies with VARD’s values of Craftsmanship, Salesmanship, and Fellowship.

Our commitment to you

• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen 
• Subsidized membership at the gym 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with VARD Social you will have the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer varies throughout the year and includes activities like 'walk and talk' during lunch hours, fjord cruises, cooking lessons, go karting, football practices and wine tasting, just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Contacts

Kristian Furnes, COP Manager, +47 92 61 38 85

Location

Søvikneset 51
6280 SØVIK

Key information:

Employer: Vard Group AS, Søviknes

Reference number: 5111087536
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Regular
Start date: 01/08/2026
Application deadline: 30/04/2026