Production Planning and Scheduler

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Production Planner and Scheduler providing production schedule control at HII’s Mission Technologies division. Coordinating with various teams to ensure the successful completion of assigned work packages.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,562 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production scheduling, material coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of components. Proficient in understanding technical manuals and hydraulic systems relevant to aircraft and weapon elevators.

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Production SchedulingMaterial CoordinationHydraulic Systems KnowledgeTechnical Manual UnderstandingInterdepartmental Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingMaterial Requirements PlanningHydraulic SystemsTechnical Manual InterpretationWork Order PreparationInventory ControlEquipment SchedulingPMS SystemsComponent Purchase RequestsQuality Assurance Coordination

Industry Keywords

Aircraft Elevator SystemWeapon Elevator SystemsHydraulic Actuating StationsCheck ValvesFire Main ValvesAFFF ValvesDivisional DoorsSOPVChill Water PumpsTrades Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements.
Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.
Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.
Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
Basic understanding of technical manuals, drawing and PMS systems
Previous experience assisting with Ships Force Work Packages and working in trades environment.
Basic knowledge of Aircraft Elevator System to include hydraulic systems, motor operated valve and hydraulic piston.
Basic knowledge of Weapon Elevator systems to include Hydraulic systems, Elevator platform systems, wire rope, guide rails and doors.
Basic knowledge of Aircraft elevator doors and Divisional doors to include wire rope, sheaves, tracks, and roller.
Previous experience with Hydraulic Actuating Stations on miscellaneous control systems.
Previous experience working with associate 8” check valves; Fire Main 12’’ valves: AFFF and CMWD valves; Forward and Aft Sliding Pad eyes; Freezer, Chill & Thaw Box doors and frames; Air Conditioning Saltwater & Chill water pumps and SOPV.

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships