Scheduler – Operations Planning

Hunter Engineering Company

. Plan and prepare production schedules to expedite the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between industrial plant departments .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRaymond • Mississippi • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems for production planning and implementing continuous improvement methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production Demand PlanningERP System ExperienceLean ManufacturingProject ManagementData Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingResource AllocationWorkflow OptimizationData AnalysisStandardized Work InstructionsChange ManagementQuality ControlInventory ManagementAssembly Process PlanningContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAnalytical AbilityFeedback Reception

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteIFS Planning ERP Software

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentKaizenProduction RatesCustomer Order FulfillmentManagement Philosophy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and prepare production schedules to expedite the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between industrial plant departments
Evaluate job orders, product specifications, operations sheets, inventory lists, and production rates to schedule resources and workflow efficiently
Create the weekly assembly schedule within established product-line capacities to support customer order fulfillment
Support engineering changes and prototype production
Communicate with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production schedules
Create standardized work instructions
Expedite manufacturing and purchasing components to support the assembly schedule
Track production and shipments to meet customer demand
Coordinate with Mississippi facilities and corporate team members to achieve manufacturing objectives
Support and implement management philosophy and vision
Perform other assignments as directed by the supervisor
Work 1st shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree from an accredited college highly desirable
2+ years’ production demand planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to prepare and present data to varying levels of management, either virtually or in person
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Experience with planning for fabrication and assembly processes
Experience with IFS planning ERP software is a plus
Experience with production planning within an ERP system
Experience in project management, highly desirable
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, highly desirable
Strategic thinking and ability to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals
Quality-focused, accurate, thorough, and receptive to feedback
Ability to follow policies and procedures and complete workflows correctly and on time
Analytical ability to synthesize complex information, collect and research data, and design workflows and procedures
Change management ability, including developing implementation plans, communicating changes, monitoring transitions, and evaluating results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-Leading Healthcare Coverage
Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Healthy work-life balance
Meaningful opportunities for professional growth