Planning Specialist I

HLBMA LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HLBMA LLC is seeking a Planning Specialist I to support planning for energy and utility projects at the Savannah/Ellabell site. You will develop schedules, track maintenance and project activities, and coordinate access for contractors to ensure smooth operations.

The role offers exposure to budgeting, data-driven energy optimization, and collaboration with engineers, maintenance, production, and HQ teams. Entry-level with growth into advanced planning roles, based in Georgia.

Qualifications

• 1 year of planning, operations, or related experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Experience supporting budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, or expenditures.
• Experience preparing reports or presentations for leadership audiences.
• Prior internship or co-op in planning or operations may be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Support short-term and long-term planning for utility and facility activities supporting manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain schedules and track maintenance and project activities.
• Collect, organize, and analyze utility, maintenance, and project data to support planning decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, including planning, pre-approval, tracking, and invoicing reconciliation.
• Forecast utility requirements based on production plans and future needs.
• Monitor energy consumption using site systems and AI-based analytics tools.
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and planning updates for leadership and headquarters.
• Coordinate visitor and vehicle access for contractors and external personnel.
• Coordinate contractor access and work activities to align with schedules.
• Assist with coordination of planned outages, shutdowns, and construction activities.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes and workflows.
• Maintain regular on-site attendance and workplace organization.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate information and timely decisions.

Skills

Schedule management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual Korean/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Planning Specialist I

Full Time Professional Savannah, Ellabell, GA, US

Summary

The Energy Engineering team provides and maintains the utility systems and infrastructure that enable safe, reliable, and efficient battery manufacturing operations, including utility system maintenance, utility construction and hook-ups, energy management, infrastructure expansion, and continuous improvement. The Planning Specialist I supports planning and coordination across these activities. This role develops and maintains schedules, tracks maintenance and project activities, coordinates contractor access and work activities, supports budget planning and expenditure processes, and prepares reports and analyses for team leadership. The position also monitors and analyzes energy and utility consumption using the site's utility management systems and AI-based analytics tools to forecast future consumption, identify inefficiencies, and support initiatives that reduce energy usage and operating costs. The Planning Specialist I works closely with engineers, maintenance teams, production, construction teams, contractors, vendors, and global headquarters. This is an entry-level position offering broad exposure to manufacturing operations, industrial utility systems, project planning, budget management, contractor coordination, and data-driven energy optimization, with development opportunity into more advanced planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support short-term and long-term planning for utility and facility activities supporting manufacturing operations
• Develop and maintain schedules and track maintenance and project activities
• Collect, organize, and analyze utility, maintenance, and project data to support planning and decision making
• Support planning and administration of the team's annual budget, including developing budget plans, coordinating pre-approval for planned expenditures, tracking budget utilization, and processing and reconciling invoices
• Assist with forecasting utility requirements based on production plans, capacity changes, projects, and future business needs
• Monitor and analyze energy and utility consumption data using the site's utility management system and AI-based analytics tools
• Identify trends, abnormal consumption, and opportunities to improve energy and utility efficiency
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting minutes, and planning updates in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for team leadership and headquarters
• Maintain planning databases, spreadsheets, documentation, and tracking tools to ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Coordinate visitor and vehicle registration for contractors, vendors, and other external personnel supporting Energy Engineering activities, ensuring required access information and documentation are completed in accordance with site requirements
• Coordinate contractor access and work activities in support of maintenance and construction schedules
• Assist with coordination of planned outages, shutdowns, construction activities, and other work that may affect plant operations
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting methods, and team workflows
• Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Employee Status

This position supports essential facility and utility operations. The role may require support during planned outages, shutdowns, construction activities, off-hours, weekends, or emergency situations to maintain facility operations and production continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in planning, operations, supply chain, business management, finance, or a related field required
• Relevant internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in planning, operations, engineering, or a related field may be considered in lieu of full-time experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP or similar) preferred
• Experience supporting budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, or expenditure processes preferred
• Experience preparing reports or presentations for leadership audiences preferred
• Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple schedules, priorities, projects, and stakeholders while maintaining accurate and timely information
• Ability to organize complex information, analyze data, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable information to support decision making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for reporting
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, maintenance personnel, production teams, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry
• Korean and English bilingual proficiency required, including the ability to review Korean-language technical and project documentation and communicate directly with Korean-speaking contractors, stakeholders, and headquarters personnel
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support manufacturing operations and business needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while writing reports, analyzing data, preparing documentation, or supporting engineering activities
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and office equipment
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and move within office and operational areas
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move typical office materials, supplies, equipment, and packages, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection, when entering production, utility, or construction areas
• Primarily office-based environment within a manufacturing facility
• Frequent use of computer systems, including ERP (SAP), utility management systems, AI-based analytics tools, and reporting tools
• Regular interaction with engineers, maintenance teams, production, construction teams, contractors, vendors, and global headquarters
• Occasional exposure to production, utility, mechanical, or construction areas requiring adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements
• May require flexibility in work schedule to support planned outages, shutdowns, construction activities, reporting deadlines, or coordination with headquarters across time zones

HLBMA LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce.