Planner/Scheduler II (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Acworth, Georgia, USA; the role works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.

Salary: $70,000–$72,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global is the employer for this manufacturing production planning role.

What you will do

• Review and schedule production orders by processing station to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.
• Analyze production specifications, manufacturing processes, tooling, personnel requirements, and the alignment of material flow with production activity.
• Prepare work orders, material pick orders, transfer arrangements, and daily delivery schedule reports.
• Use SAP to update planning and backlog information and maintain visibility of order flow, delays, stockouts, machine utilization, and tooling issues.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Materials, Production, Procurement, Shipping, Quality, Engineering, Programming, and Operations teams to plan regular, rush, and expedited orders.
• Adjust schedules and workloads in response to material or labor shortages, design changes, backlogs, maintenance, machine breakdowns, forecast changes, and urgent customer requirements; coordinate timely PPAP release where applicable.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, manufacturing processes for parts, equipment, and tolerances.
• Ability to create and understand reports for production planning decisions.
• High school diploma or equivalent, with basic math and reading skills.
• Computer proficiency; experience with ERP/MRP systems is required, while Job BOSS or SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant management, sales, warehouse, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinking, planning, oral and written communication, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Job BOSS in Canada or SAP in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment around heavy machinery.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible positions.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and voluntary wellness programs.
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
• The position is safety sensitive and requires successful pre-employment drug testing, which may include marijuana testing under applicable laws.