Entry Level Production Planner

Xylem•Thomasville, GA

14d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position sits at the center of manufacturing operations, partnering with production, planning, procurement, quality, and customer service teams to maintain operational flow. You'll have direct impact on inventory accuracy, production readiness, delivery performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the business.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, supply chain, or operations environment.
Experience working with ERP systems and transactional business processes.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and production schedules.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build productive relationships across multiple departments.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to communicate schedule updates and operational changes effectively.
Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and support resolution efforts.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to evolving business needs.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience within a multinational or publicly traded manufacturing organization.
Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
Exposure to production planning, materials management, inventory control, or procurement support functions.

Responsibilities

Issue materials to project and production orders in accordance with established schedules and operational requirements.
Support production execution by preparing, organizing, and distributing job packets for shop floor personnel.
Complete post-production and post-project order closeout activities to ensure accurate system records and transaction completion.
Monitor material availability and collaborate with stakeholders to address shortages or scheduling challenges.
Maintain accurate ERP system transactions to support inventory integrity, order visibility, and material traceability.
Process and document transactions related to non-conforming material reports (NCMRs).
Ensure all production, inventory, and material-related records are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Support data accuracy initiatives through consistent transaction processing and system audits.
Confirm, update, and communicate delivery commitments to customers and internal stakeholders.
Provide timely updates on order status and schedule changes.
Help ensure customer requirements are met through proactive communication and follow-up.
Partner with Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, and Customer Service teams to resolve operational issues.
Prioritize daily workloads to balance routine responsibilities with urgent production and customer needs.
Support continuous operational improvement through disciplined execution of established processes and procedures.
Contribute to overall manufacturing performance by ensuring smooth coordination between departments.