Production Planner II

Jabil Malaysia; 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

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jabil is launching a new Prince George, VA factory and seeks a Production Planner II to craft a two-week production schedule, ensure material readiness, and drive on-time delivery. You will work with Master Planner, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Inventory to optimize flow and minimize disruptions.

This on-site role requires 2–5 years in manufacturing planning and familiarity with SAP/ERP systems. Ideal candidates have a strong analytical mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and

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.
• APICS/CPIM certification or inventory control experience 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

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.** On-site at our Prince George, VA facility. **This role is to support a new factory in Prince George, VA (onsite) startup manufacturing large form-factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include: panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High Power Electronic assemblies.Work Authorization: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.Job SummaryThe Production Planner II is responsible for developing and executing an achievable two-week production schedule to support customer demand, ensure material readiness, and meet on-time delivery goals. This role works closely with the Master Planner, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Inventory teams to optimize production flow and minimize disruptions.ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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.QualificationsHS 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 manufacturing environment.Experience with SAP and ERP/MRP systems; knowledge of production planning and material planning processesStrong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations teams.Production Planner experience, electronics manufacturing experience, understanding of manufacturing processes and production flow, and APICS/CPIM certification or inventory control experience are highly preferred.The pay range for this role is $65,500 - $117,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. 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