2027 Production Planner

Textron; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron is seeking an entry-level Production Planner in Cartersville, GA. You will participate in demand analysis, create SAP-based production plans, and improve scheduling to minimize downtime and excess inventory.

Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to optimize capacity, and monitor KPIs to ensure timely production and communication of plans. Textron offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and benefits such as tuition reimbursement and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
• 0 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.
• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.
• Enhance the usage of SAP for accurate scheduling and drive improvements to minimize downtime and reduce excess inventory.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to optimize capacity and efficiency in the production plan.
• Ensure production plan is communicated and updated appropriately.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive root cause analysis and solutions.
• Monitor order coverage and production plan as KPIs.
• Analyze supply problems or delivery issues and communicate findings to management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

2027 Production Planner

Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E‑Z‑GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in demand analysis activity with Demand Planning and Sales Operations.

• Create daily production scenarios and plans in SAP.

• Enhance the usage of company's SAP system for accurate scheduling and drive improvements in assembly including minimizing downtime, reducing inefficiencies, and reducing excess inventory.

• Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales to ensure capacity and efficiency factors are optimized in the production plan.

• Ensure production plan is communicated and updated appropriately.

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and work cross-functionally to complete root cause analysis and implement solutions.

• Monitor order coverage and production plan as key performance indicators.

• Analyze actual and potential supply problems or delivery issues and provide timely communications and analysis to management.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day‑one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field required

• Years of Experience: 0 years of Experience Required

• software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Cartersville
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: Compressed Work Week (9x80)