Entry Level Planner Jobs
New grad planner jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like Airgas, SKF, and Xylem hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: Russellville, AR
Pay Rate: $36.00 hr.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
In this critical role at the Russellville XPS Foam Plant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the plant's assets at peak performance levels through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and efficient scheduling. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will ensure that job plans are thorough and inclusive, with all necessary components identified prior to scheduling the work.
Together with the Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will coordinate job priorities and equipment availability to optimize workflow effectiveness. Leading the planning and scheduling of workload for all plant downtime events, you will work in partnership with maintenance leads and the maintenance supervisor to ensure operational continuity. During downtime events, effective coordination with external contractors and collaboration with the divisional engineering support team will be essential for successful project execution. Additionally, you will have key responsibilities in managing various capital projects, serving as either the project manager or technical expert as needed. The role also entails providing on-call support, highlighting the expertise and proactive nature required of a Maintenance Planner. TPM will be a fundamental aspect of this position, with KPI tracking and updates integral to this maintenance approach.
As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.
We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
- Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
- Work with Senior Maintenance Technicians to schedule all workload for maintenance team members.
- Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
- Supports plant safety teams: confined space, working from height, hot work, electrical safety, lock out tag out, etc.
- Organizes any special tools and equipment.
- Coordinates with outside contractors based on requirements.
- Prepares requisitions for on-site contractor support and ensures policy adherence during on-site activities.
- Review drawings, prints, and sketches.
- Verifies availability of parts and materials.
- Manage workorder kit process.
- Work with receiving coordinator to issues/stages materials for routine maintenance tasks.
- Manages and reports the work order backlog.
- Run KPI or other required reports to support the Maintenance Department.
- Work with maintenance Leads to close-out work order documentation.
- Maintains controlled documents assigned to the Maintenance Department.
- Engage and support plant 5S and TPM initiatives; focused primarily on PM Pillar activities.
- Work with maintenance leads to create, update, and maintain BOM structure within SAP.
- Maintain total SAP structure based on OC MRG requirements.
- Prepare, review, create and revise documentation for all PM tasks.
- Review min/max levels with maintenance leads and adjust if necessary, according to history and direction of the Maintenance Manager.
- Purchasing/invoicing all spare parts, services, and other plant needs.
- Lead DAM and planning/scheduling meetings.
- All other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
- 3+ years of Maintenance Planner experience
- Post Secondary Technical Education Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
- Must have proficient experience with SAP computer maintenance management system.
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
- Experience and skills in: Project management, maintenance planning, and problem solving.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: Russellville, AR
Pay Rate: $36.00 hr.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 am-3:00 pm
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
In this critical role at the Russellville XPS Foam Plant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the plant's assets at peak performance levels through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and efficient scheduling. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will ensure that job plans are thorough and inclusive, with all necessary components identified prior to scheduling the work.
Together with the Senior Maintenance Technicians, you will coordinate job priorities and equipment availability to optimize workflow effectiveness. Leading the planning and scheduling of workload for all plant downtime events, you will work in partnership with maintenance leads and the maintenance supervisor to ensure operational continuity. During downtime events, effective coordination with external contractors and collaboration with the divisional engineering support team will be essential for successful project execution. Additionally, you will have key responsibilities in managing various capital projects, serving as either the project manager or technical expert as needed. The role also entails providing on-call support, highlighting the expertise and proactive nature required of a Maintenance Planner. TPM will be a fundamental aspect of this position, with KPI tracking and updates integral to this maintenance approach.
As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.
We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
- Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
- Work with Senior Maintenance Technicians to schedule all workload for maintenance team members.
- Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
- Supports plant safety teams: confined space, working from height, hot work, electrical safety, lock out tag out, etc.
- Organizes any special tools and equipment.
- Coordinates with outside contractors based on requirements.
- Prepares requisitions for on-site contractor support and ensures policy adherence during on-site activities.
- Review drawings, prints, and sketches.
- Verifies availability of parts and materials.
- Manage workorder kit process.
- Work with receiving coordinator to issues/stages materials for routine maintenance tasks.
- Manages and reports the work order backlog.
- Run KPI or other required reports to support the Maintenance Department.
- Work with maintenance Leads to close-out work order documentation.
- Maintains controlled documents assigned to the Maintenance Department.
- Engage and support plant 5S and TPM initiatives; focused primarily on PM Pillar activities.
- Work with maintenance leads to create, update, and maintain BOM structure within SAP.
- Maintain total SAP structure based on OC MRG requirements.
- Prepare, review, create and revise documentation for all PM tasks.
- Review min/max levels with maintenance leads and adjust if necessary, according to history and direction of the Maintenance Manager.
- Purchasing/invoicing all spare parts, services, and other plant needs.
- Lead DAM and planning/scheduling meetings.
- All other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
- 3+ years of Maintenance Planner experience
- Post Secondary Technical Education Preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
- Must have proficient experience with SAP computer maintenance management system.
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
- Experience and skills in: Project management, maintenance planning, and problem solving.
- Ability to travel as needed.
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Entry Level Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level planner job?
Entry level planner roles reward candidates who can show organized thinking and attention to detail, even without years of professional experience. Employers at this level often look for coursework in planning, supply chain, project management, or a related field, plus any internship, volunteer, or academic project that demonstrates real planning work. A clean, well-organized portfolio or work sample can set you apart from candidates who rely on resume length alone.
Which companies hire entry level planners?
Companies hiring entry level planners right now include Airgas, SKF, and Xylem, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large corporations building out planning teams, mid-size manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms that regularly onboard junior candidates and train them into the role.
Are there remote entry level planner jobs?
Yes, though most entry level planner roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 25% of entry level planner openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so there are flexible options available alongside the more traditional office-based positions. Checking the work-setting filter when you search helps you quickly identify which openings match your preferred arrangement.
Are these new grad planner jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior planner roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. If a listing mentions training programs or entry-level rotations, that is another reliable signal that the employer is open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level planners?
Entry Level planner roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their planning functions depend on consistent throughput of new talent, making them natural entry points for graduates and career changers ready to build foundational experience.