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Schedule Planner I - Material Planning and Control in Waterloo

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Schedule Planner

Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company Location: Waterloo, IA 50703 Duration: 2 Years Shift: 1st Shift (Start time between 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM) Note: Overtime may include extended weekday hours or weekends. Candidates must be flexible to work off-shift hours if needed.

Position Overview

As a

Schedule Planner I , you will play a vital role in ensuring material availability, production flow, and schedule accuracy within a world-class heavy equipment manufacturing environment. This position directly supports on-time delivery goals, efficient material movement, and production stability — key pillars of the John Deere Production System.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Material Scheduling: Plan and schedule manufacturing processes for current production and service parts with minimal complexity. Manage material flow, Kanban triggers, and delivery timing to achieve production goals. Develop and maintain efficient line sequencing of options to optimize throughput.

Coordination & Communication: Coordinate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to implement material and engineering changes. Expedite production and purchased parts as necessary to meet schedule commitments. Communicate effectively with internal departments to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

Inventory & Data Management: Support inventory integrity and accuracy, including production reporting, scrap tracking, and reconciliation. Use SAP-PP and legacy systems (CWIS) to manage schedules, track material availability, and ensure data accuracy.

Continuous Improvement & Change Control: Apply knowledge of change control principles to adapt schedules and mitigate disruptions. Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to material flow optimization initiatives.

Administrative Support: Perform general administrative and data entry tasks to support departmental reporting and production tracking. Assist in manpower planning and daily operational coordination.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field (required).

Experience:

Manufacturing or production planning experience (open to trainable recent graduates).

Strong computer proficiency, particularly in

MS Excel

and other

MS Office

tools.

Familiarity with

SAP-PP

(Production Planning) or equivalent ERP system is an advantage.

Must have a consistent employment history and excellent attention to detail.

Work Environment

Approximately

90% of time spent on the shop floor , coordinating schedules and material flow.

Requires

metatarsal protective footwear .

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic production setting.

Interview & Onboarding

Interviews conducted

onsite

(business casual dress code).

Training includes potential certification to drive a

John Deere Gator

within facility grounds.

No visa sponsorship

is available now or in the near future.

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Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.Company DescriptionAs a leading contract, contract-to-hire and professional placement firm, Three Point Solution understands the importance of aligning our client with the right resource at the right time. We are committed to the highest caliber of service that will benefit our clients, candidates and employees. Unlike large, corporate style recruiting firms, we commit to individualized attention that uniquely positions us to bridge the communication gap between recruiter, employer and candidate. Our goal is to cultivate and maintain true partnerships with our clients and candidates.

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