Startup Manufacturing 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

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