Entry Level Planner Scheduler Jobs
New grad planner scheduler jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like BlackRock Resources, Jobot, and McCain Foods hiring at this level now.
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Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.
Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements.
- Estimates labor hours, skillsets, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required.
- Maintains an organized and prioritized work order backlog to determine the next highest priority jobs to be planned next and maintains the Ready Backlog at or above 80%.
- Employs the continuous improvement process to update Job Plans for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Conducts weekly planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary.
- Creates a Weekly Technician Schedule that includes priority planned jobs and preventative maintenance tasks that utilize 100% of the available technician labor hours.
- Improves work order planning and scheduling effectiveness through the review process and use of the maintenance metrics.
- Maintains records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance related matters.
- Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:
Essential KSAs:
- Associate Degree required in a technical field with 1-3 years of maintenance scheduling / planning experience and/or 5 – 10 years as a machine repair technician, or equivalent combination of both
- Familiar with industrial manufacturing environment
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and applications including Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships
Desirable KSAs:
- Desire to develop leadership attributes
- Experience in job plan development, job scheduling, and work execution
- Project management and capital project experience preferred
- CMRP certification
- Green Belt certification
- STS certification
Competencies:
- Drive & Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Task Management
- Strategic Skills
- Customer Focus
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.
ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pay Range
$74,001.31-$94,641.16 USD
ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.
ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.
Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.
Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
- Evaluates non-emergency work requests, develops scope of work, and inspects job location to determine job requirements.
- Estimates labor hours, skillsets, parts, materials, equipment and special tools required to complete proactive jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Gathers relevant technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, spare parts lists from equipment histories, OEM manuals and the Knowledgebase system. Verifies the availability of parts prior to scheduling the job. Arrange for special tools and auxiliary equipment when required.
- Maintains an organized and prioritized work order backlog to determine the next highest priority jobs to be planned next and maintains the Ready Backlog at or above 80%.
- Employs the continuous improvement process to update Job Plans for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Conducts weekly planning & scheduling meetings with Production to determine work order priorities, communicate work order status and alter planned maintenance activities if necessary.
- Creates a Weekly Technician Schedule that includes priority planned jobs and preventative maintenance tasks that utilize 100% of the available technician labor hours.
- Improves work order planning and scheduling effectiveness through the review process and use of the maintenance metrics.
- Maintains records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance related matters.
- Trains site employees on CMMS and ensures that it is working with integrity and is being utilized.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:
Essential KSAs:
- Associate Degree required in a technical field with 1-3 years of maintenance scheduling / planning experience and/or 5 – 10 years as a machine repair technician, or equivalent combination of both
- Familiar with industrial manufacturing environment
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and applications including Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships
Desirable KSAs:
- Desire to develop leadership attributes
- Experience in job plan development, job scheduling, and work execution
- Project management and capital project experience preferred
- CMRP certification
- Green Belt certification
- STS certification
Competencies:
- Drive & Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Task Management
- Strategic Skills
- Customer Focus
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.
ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pay Range
$74,001.31-$94,641.16 USD
ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.
ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí here.
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Entry Level Planner Scheduler Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level planner scheduler job?
Entry level planner scheduler roles look for candidates who can demonstrate basic scheduling concepts, attention to detail, and comfort with planning tools like Microsoft Project or ERP systems. Internship experience, coursework in supply chain or operations, and familiarity with production workflows give new candidates a real edge. Tailoring your resume to show any hands-on coordination or logistics work, even from academic projects, helps you stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level planner schedulers?
Companies hiring entry level planner schedulers right now include BlackRock Resources, Jobot, and McCain Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, defense contractors, healthcare systems, and logistics firms are among the most active employers, as they rely on junior planners to support production scheduling and inventory coordination.
Are there remote entry level planner scheduler jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site or hybrid. About 0% of entry level planner scheduler openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of scheduling work in manufacturing and operations environments. Remote options tend to appear more often in software, consulting, and corporate supply chain teams.
Are these new grad planner scheduler jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically calls for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic project work in lieu of full-time history, and may list scheduling software training as something provided on the job rather than required upfront. Recent graduates with operations or supply chain coursework are well positioned to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level planner schedulers?
Entry Level planner scheduler roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because production scheduling, materials planning, and resource coordination are core daily functions that need dedicated junior staff to keep operations running on time.