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Shop Floor Supervisor

Monroe, OH ยท On-site

$75K - $112K/yr

... day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership ... Shop Floor Supervisor (Open) "This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of ...

... day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership ... Shop Floor Supervisor (Open) "This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of ...

... day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership ... Shop Floor Supervisor (Open) "This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of ...

Shop Floor Supervisor

Joliet, IL ยท On-site

$82K - $103K/yr

... day planning and organizing of a team at a facility. The incumbent will act upon leadership ... Shop Floor Supervisor (Open) "This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of ...

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How much do shop floor planner jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for shop floor planner in the United States is $32.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a shop floor planner?

Shop Floor Planners are professionals responsible for organizing, scheduling, and coordinating production activities on the manufacturing floor. They ensure that materials, equipment, and labor are allocated efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines. Shop Floor Planners work closely with production managers, supervisors, and other departments to resolve bottlenecks, minimize downtime, and optimize workflow. Their role is crucial in maintaining smooth operations and meeting customer demands in a timely manner.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a shop floor planner?

To thrive as a Shop Floor Planner, you need strong organizational skills, knowledge of production processes, and experience with manufacturing planning, often supported by a relevant degree or vocational training. Familiarity with ERP systems, production scheduling software, and inventory management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are important soft skills for coordinating between teams and responding to production changes. These skills ensure efficient workflow, minimize downtime, and help meet production targets in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How does a shop floor planner typically collaborate with production teams to address scheduling conflicts or unexpected disruptions?

Shop Floor Planners work closely with production supervisors, team leads, and inventory managers to resolve scheduling conflicts and manage unexpected disruptions, such as equipment breakdowns or material shortages. They regularly attend production meetings, monitor real-time progress, and adjust schedules as necessary to minimize downtime and maintain workflow continuity. Effective communication and problem-solving are essential, as planners must quickly coordinate resources and prioritize tasks to keep operations on track. This collaborative environment ensures that production goals are met while adapting to daily challenges.

What is the difference between Shop Floor Planner vs Production Scheduler?

AspectShop Floor PlannerProduction Scheduler
Primary FocusPlanning and organizing daily shop floor activitiesScheduling production timelines and resource allocation
CredentialsManufacturing or industrial engineering backgroundManufacturing or industrial engineering background
Work EnvironmentFactory floor, manufacturing plantsOffice-based, plant management offices
Industry UsageManufacturing, assembly linesManufacturing, production departments

Both roles require similar credentials and are used within manufacturing environments. The Shop Floor Planner focuses on organizing daily operations on the shop floor, while the Production Scheduler manages overall production timelines and resource planning. Understanding these differences helps companies assign the right responsibilities to each role for efficient manufacturing processes.

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Infographic showing various Shop Floor Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,644 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

COSFP - Cold Outfitting Shop Floor Planner

Galveston, TX โ€ข On-site

Gulf Copper LLC
51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed shop floor work packages and production schedules for Cold Outfitting activities.

  • Coordinate the sequence of Cold Outfitting work with various production groups to minimize conflicts and delays.

  • Track production progress, flag schedule variances, and communicate potential risks to the Cold Outfitting Manager.


Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Responsible for supporting the safe execution of Cold Outfitting (COTF) work in accordance with the company's overall safety goals, objectives and policies.
  2. Develop and maintain detailed shop floor work packages and production schedules for Cold Outfitting activities and other assigned outfitting work.
  3. Organize the flow of drawings, work instructions, material requirements, inspection requirements, vendor information, and other production information necessary to execute Cold Outfitting work packages.
  4. Sequence daily and weekly production work assignments in coordination with the Cold Outfitting Manager, production supervisors, Project Planner, and NB Production Planning.
  5. Coordinate the sequence of Cold Outfitting work with Electrical, HVAC, Machinery, Interior, Deck Outfitting, Hull Assembly, Blast/Paint, and other production groups to minimize trade congestion, access conflicts, and interference.
  6. Track production progress against the shop floor schedule and flag schedule variances, incomplete predecessor work, and emerging delays to the Cold Outfitting Manager.
  7. Coordinate material, equipment, tooling, access, temporary services, and manpower availability against the shop floor plan before scheduled work is released to production.
  8. Support material tracking, kitting, staging, preservation, and expediting for Cold Outfitting production needs in coordination with Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, and Material Control.
  9. Verify work-package readiness by confirming current drawings, required material, vendor information, predecessor completion, access, inspection points, and production resources are available before planned start dates.
  10. Identify and communicate schedule risks, resource conflicts, space conflicts, engineering constraints, material shortages, and other conditions that may prevent planned work from being executed.
  11. Maintain a rolling daily and weekly look-ahead plan for Cold Outfitting and coordinate constraint removal with responsible production and support organizations.
  12. Maintain accurate shop floor planning records, work-package status, production progress, completion quantities, and production status reporting.
  13. Coordinate with Production Engineering on construction drawings, work instructions, engineering queries, revisions, and technical information required to support Cold Outfitting production.
  14. Coordinate with the Project Planner and other Shop Floor Planners on shared resources, interfaces, predecessor and successor activities, system priorities, and project-wide sequencing.
  15. Support the Cold Outfitting Manager in planning block, compartment, zone, and system completion activities and in establishing priorities required to support testing and commissioning.
  16. Coordinate required inspection and test points with Quality personnel and production supervision so inspection requirements are incorporated into the planned work sequence.
  17. Support testing, commissioning, punch-list closeout, and final system turnover planning by maintaining visibility of incomplete Cold Outfitting work and required completion dates.
  18. Participate in regular shop floor status, coordination, planning, and safety meetings and communicate current production priorities and constraints to affected stakeholders.
  19. Capture planning and production lessons learned and support continuous improvement of Cold Outfitting work-package development, sequencing, material flow, and shop floor planning practices.
  20. Ensure compliance with Gulf Copper Mission Statement and Quality Management System.

Required Education & Experience:

  1. High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree or technical certification in planning, industrial technology, marine technology, or related field preferred.
  2. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in shipyard or industrial production planning/scheduling, preferably supporting marine outfitting or multidiscipline construction.
  3. Familiarity with shipboard outfitting sequence, including piping, machinery, electrical, HVAC/ducting, equipment installation, and system completion preferred.
  4. Experience reading shipbuilding drawings, work packages, material lists, production schedules, and related technical information preferred.

Working Conditions:

  1. Regular work time indoors in an environmentally controlled office setting, combined with regular and extensive time on the production floor and aboard vessels exposed to shipyard conditions including weather, noise, confined work areas, and heavy equipment operation.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

  1. Computer systems and standard office/scheduling software.
  2. Shipyard production management, planning, material tracking, and document management systems.
  3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) required when on the production floor and aboard vessels.

     

Special Skills:

  1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  2. Pay attention to minute detail.
  3. Excellent planning, sequencing, coordinating, and organizing skills.
  4. Ability to grasp complex shipbuilding and outfitting concepts easily.
  5. Ability to identify production constraints and facilitate timely resolution with multiple stakeholders.
  6. Ability to communicate priorities and information effectively to production supervisors, planners, engineering, supply chain, quality, and project personnel.
  7. Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
  8. Good judgment.
  9. High performance and a strong team player.
  10. Commitment to company values.

It is the individual responsibility of every employee to maintain a current awareness and understanding of appropriate regulations, internal policies and procedures, and to comply fully with those regulations, policies and procedures.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.

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