Entry Production Planner

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Introduction

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem is looking for an Entry Production Planner associate to report to our Thomasville, GA location and support our manufacturing location.

This is a first shift position, including some weekends and/or overtime as required.

Job Title: Entry Production Planner

Reports To: Planning Manager

Location: Thomasville, Georgia

Compensation: $54,400 - $87,000

Schedule / Shift: 1st shift, overtime and weekends as needed

Travel Requirements: None

The Entry Production Planner is an important administrative role within a manufacturing environment, providing day-to-day support for material flow, project execution, production order management, and transactional accuracy. This position is well suited for a detail-oriented professional who can manage routine responsibilities effectively while responding to changing business priorities. The Planning Specialist works closely with production, procurement, and planning teams to support operational continuity and help meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated history working safely, following standard work, and supporting continuous improvement in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Job Summary

The Entry Production Planner provides administrative and transactional support for project and production activities within a manufacturing operation. The Entry Production Planner issues materials accurately, prepares production documentation on schedule, completes system transactions correctly, and maintains and communicates delivery information.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Issue materials to projects and production orders in accordance with established processes and schedules.
• Complete post-project and production order clean-up activities to maintain system accuracy and support proper transaction closure.
• Prepare and distribute job packets to support timely and accurate execution on the shop floor.
• Process transactions related to non-conforming material reports and maintain accurate supporting documentation in applicable systems.
• Confirm, update, and communicate delivery dates to customers and internal stakeholders, as required.
• Provide administrative and transactional support to planning, procurement, and production teams to help achieve operational objectives.
• Maintain accurate ERP transactions and system data to support inventory integrity, material availability, and order status visibility.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues affecting schedules, material flow, or order execution.
• Prioritize daily responsibilities to support routine operational requirements as well as urgent or changing business needs.
• Contribute to an organized and efficient planning function through consistent execution of established processes and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Systems: Prior experience using an ERP system

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a multinational publicly traded company
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with 5S and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience using SAP

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain schedules and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform transactional work consistently within established processes
• Effective problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and responsiveness
• Proficiency in administrative responsibilities that support planning and production operations

Working Style/Expectations

The Entry Production Planner role is primarily administrative and requires a structured, dependable, and service-oriented approach. Success in this position depends on the ability to manage routine transactional and coordination responsibilities while remaining flexible in response to changing operational priorities.

Key expectations include:

• Maintaining a high level of accuracy in system transactions, documentation, and order-related activities
• Balancing recurring daily responsibilities with urgent requests and shifting business demands
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness in support of production, procurement, and planning needs
• Working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Supporting operational continuity through timely follow-up, organization, and consistent execution
• Managing workload in a disciplined manner to meet schedules, timelines, and customer commitments

Work Environment

This is an on-site position in a manufacturing environment. The role is primarily based in a climate-controlled office setting and requires frequent presence in a non-climate-controlled production area to support daily operations and coordinate with plant personnel.

Regular interaction with both office and production employees is expected, along with routine movement between office and manufacturing spaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn at all times in designated production areas. The Planning Specialist is expected to work safely and in compliance with all company policies, environmental health and safety requirements, and site procedures.

Example Areas of Support

The Entry Production Planner may regularly provide support across the following operational activities:

• Planning: preparing job packets, issuing materials, supporting order execution; issuing project materials, post-project order clean-up
• Quality: Processing non-conforming material report transactions
• Customer Service: Confirming and updating delivery dates
• Planning/Procurement: Providing transactional and administrative support as needed

Benefits for Material Support associates

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available on your 1st day of employment
• Generous retirement saving plan
• Generous PTO package and paid holidays
• Career progression and development plans
• Company wellness, rewards and recognition, and employee discount programs
• Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits package.

If you believe that we would be the right fit for you, please apply today.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation