Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Baker Hughes; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Professional in the United States to lead production planning and scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized inventory. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to align plans with business goals and drive efficiency.

Role emphasizes managing master production plans, material flow, and KPI-driven performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience as an alternative qualification.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, or supply chain-related activities.
• Knowledge of material planning, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Leading weekly production meetings to review schedules, priorities, and operational performance.
• Managing master production planning activities to support manufacturing requirements and customer demand.
• Coordinating material processes and systems to ensure efficient production flow.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating production schedules based on business and operational needs.
• Managing purchasing requirements and supporting material availability for production activities.
• Ensuring operational alignment with production plans and KPIs.
• Monitoring manufacturing performance and implementing actions to meet production targets.
• Optimizing inventory levels while supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and other functions for effective information sharing.
• Handling routine manufacturing processes while ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory management, and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

Material planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Professional in the United States to lead production planning and scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery and optimized inventory. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to align plans with business goals and drive efficiency.

Role emphasizes managing master production plans, material flow, and KPI-driven performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional teamwork.