Planner Jobs in Georgia
Planner jobs in Georgia are active and growing, with demand concentrated in urban planning, transportation planning, supply chain, and event and project planning across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include the Georgia Department of Transportation, the City of Atlanta, and Norfolk Southern. Specialties in highest demand include transportation and land use planning, integrated supply chain planning, and project scheduling for large infrastructure programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Maintenance Planner / Scheduler / Working Maintenance Technician
Atlanta, GA
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday - Friday | 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Position Overview
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS) is looking for a motivated, hands-on Maintenance Planner / Scheduler who enjoys both planning maintenance activities and working alongside the team to keep operations running efficiently. If you have strong maintenance experience, enjoy organizing schedules and priorities, and are willing to jump in on the floor when needed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Manage maintenance work orders and equipment schedules within a CMMS.
- Ensure parts, materials, tools, and labor are available for planned work.
- Track maintenance KPIs, equipment downtime, and schedule compliance.
- Lead maintenance planning meetings and help prioritize work based on business needs.
- Support reliability initiatives, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Assist with inventory control, spare parts management, and vendor coordination.
- Perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting when needed.
- Support equipment installations, repairs, emergency maintenance, and special projects.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture
A Day in the Life
No two days are the same. You may spend part of your morning building maintenance schedules, coordinating parts and labor, and reviewing equipment performance. Later in the day, you could be troubleshooting equipment, supporting technicians, or assisting with critical repairs to keep production moving. This role is perfect for someone who likes a balance of planning, leadership, and hands-on maintenance work.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, supervision, or CMMS systems preferred.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Safety-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable first-shift schedule
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on plant reliability and customer satisfaction
Apply Today!
If you're an organized maintenance professional who enjoys planning, improving equipment reliability, and getting your hands dirty when needed, we'd love to hear from you. Join MMS and help drive safe, efficient, and reliable operations in Atlanta.
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Technology & Software
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Georgia.
- AICP certification or active pursuit of it preferred for urban and regional planning roles
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, logistics, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping tasks
- Experience with planning software including PeopleSoft, SAP, or project scheduling tools
- Strong written and oral communication skills for presenting plans to stakeholders and agencies
- Familiarity with Georgia zoning codes, land use regulations, or state transportation frameworks
Planner Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Georgia?
The path depends on which planning specialty you pursue. For urban and regional planning, Georgia employers typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning or a related field, and many positions favor or require the AICP credential issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners. For supply chain or project planning roles, a relevant degree combined with software proficiency is the standard entry point. Georgia has no single state licensing board for all planners, so the credential that matters most is tied to your specialty.
Which companies hire planners in Georgia?
Employers hiring planners in Georgia right now include Textron Specialized Vehicles, Jacobs, and MSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's mix of state agencies, large logistics companies, and rapidly expanding municipalities means planner demand is spread across both public-sector and private employers.
Which Georgia cities have the most planner jobs?
Atlanta, Augusta, and Marietta lead Georgia for planner openings. Atlanta dominates because it is home to the state's largest government agencies, corporate headquarters, and ongoing infrastructure projects, while Savannah's port-driven logistics sector and Augusta's growing healthcare and military presence create consistent demand for supply chain and project planners in those markets.
Are there remote planner jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but only for certain specialties. About 65% of planner openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with availability varying significantly by sub-field. Supply chain planning and project scheduling roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while urban, transportation, and land use planning positions almost always require on-site presence for site visits, public hearings, and agency coordination.
How can I get hired as a planner in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or fellowship with a Georgia municipal planning department or a regional commission such as the Atlanta Regional Commission, which regularly brings on planning assistants and graduate interns. Entry-level titles like planning technician, planning coordinator, or logistics analyst assistant are common on-ramps at Georgia DOT and large Atlanta-based corporations. Building GIS skills and earning an associate AICP credential while still in school gives candidates a measurable edge over others applying to the same entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across urban planning, supply chain, transportation, and project planning roles. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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