Onsite Startup Production Planner - Electronics

Jabil; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jabil in Prince George, VA is seeking a Production Planner II to develop and execute a two-week production schedule for a new factory startup. The role collaborates with Master Planner, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Inventory to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery for large, heavy electronics assemblies.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in production planning, strong cross-functional communication, and experience with SAP/ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of production planning, manufacturing planning, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP and ERP/MRP systems; knowledge of production planning and material planning processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills across Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Production Planner experience and electronics manufacturing exposure; APICS/CPIM certification or inventory control experience are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Release and manage planned orders to support production requirements.
• Monitor material readiness and identify shortages through regular clean-to-start reviews.
• Partner with Purchasing to expedite materials and resolve supply issues impacting production.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and the Master Planner to adjust schedules, optimize run quantities, and minimize changeovers.
• Support on-time delivery through effective schedule management and production follow-up.
• Coordinate readiness reviews for new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Manage ECN, deviation, and purge processes.
• Maintain planning-related data, documentation, and packout systems.
• Ensure shipments are routed correctly and support sales order maintenance as required.
• Develop a strong understanding of product flow and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in regular meetings and cross-functional discussions to support production objectives.
• Follow all company safety, security, and operational procedures.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP

Job description

Jabil in Prince George, VA is seeking a Production Planner II to develop and execute a two-week production schedule for a new factory startup. The role collaborates with Master Planner, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Inventory to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery for large, heavy electronics assemblies.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in production planning, strong cross-functional communication, and experience with SAP/ERP/MRP systems.