Production Planner

At VARD, we create innovative and sustainable solutions for the global maritime industry. Combining engineering excellence, cutting-edge technology, and strong teamwork, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced vessels.

At the same time, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where talents can grow, ideas are valued, and individuals are empowered to make an impact.

Vard Interiors is a leading supplier of turnkey interior, insulation, piping, and HVAC-R solutions for the maritime industry. As part of the VARD value chain, we work closely with shipowners, designers, and shipyards to create functional, sustainable, and high-quality onboard environments. With a strong focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and customer value, we help bring some of the industry’s most advanced vessels to life.

We are currently looking for a Production Planner to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise, collaborate with skilled colleagues, and contribute to exciting projects across the VARD value chain.

Ready to make an impact at VARD?

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and present detailed activity plans for Interior, HVAC and Piping activities.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays, challenges and risks.
• Coordinate planning activities with project management, production, engineering and relevant planners.
• Update and reschedule plans when required, and propose recovery actions.
• Collect weekly progress updates and maintain internal and overall project plans.
• Participate in production meetings and update schedules based on project feedback.
• Prepare progress reports, status overviews and S-curves.
• Monitor budgeted hours against actual hours worked by internal employees and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in project management, logistics, supply chain management, engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding processes.
• Experience with Primavera, SAP or similar planning tools.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

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.

Personal qualities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.
• Proactive, structured and goal-oriented, with a drive to deliver results.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and solution-oriented, able to identify risks and propose effective actions.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic project environment
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, 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
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your caree

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, this is why with Social by VARD 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

Elling Stub Sperre, Planning Manager, +47 41543661

Location

Postvegen 2 6018 Ålesund

Key information:

Employer: Vard Interiors AS Reference number: 5180591163 Percentage of full-time: 100% Regular Application deadline: 30/10/2026