Planner Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Lead Construction Scheduler Company: The Shaw Group Inc. Location: Waynesboro, GA Description: Lead Construction Scheduler opportunity located in Waynesboro, GAThe Shaw Group provides premier engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to government and private-sector clients in a wide array of industries, including the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response markets. We are currently seeking the following Lead Construction Scheduler in our Waynesboro, GA field office.PROJECTBaton Rouge, La., April 8, 2008 – The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR) announced today that the Nuclear Division of its Power Group and Westinghouse Electric Company, its AP1000™ nuclear power plant consortium partner, have been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Georgia Power Company, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), for two Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power units and related facilities. The AP1000 units each have an electric generating capacity of 1,100 megawatts and would be constructed at the existing Vogtle Electric Generating Plant site near Augusta, Ga.POSITION DESCRIPTION ? Serve as one of the Lead Construction Planner/Schedulers for Shaw’s Vogtle project? Provide guidance to junior Schedulers? Communicate any scheduling problem areas to project team and provide options for resolution? Provide scheduling oversight on project areas of all sizesRESPONSIBILITIES? Review project contract documents and drawings to determine project scope and schedule development? Organize scope into major categories to outline deliverables and milestones? Develop WBS in hierarchical format? Determine primary time table for deliverables? Sequence major work priorities into a logical schedule? Determine critical paths that anchor the overall project completion date? Modify critical paths based on prevailing conditions? Develop workarounds to overcome obstacles in the critical path? Integrate, review, and validate critical relationships with primary parties ? Receive and understand client constraints? Integrate constraints into project schedule and evaluate schedule impacts? Manage and control all scheduling data through project management software (i.e. Primavera)REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS? Thorough knowledge of Construction Scheduling? Thorough knowledge of project scheduling concepts, components, and software tools (Primavera)? Expert ability to effectively communicate with other disciplines or groups and resolve schedule conflicts? Thorough knowledge of EPC-scoped projects? Ability to lead teams of schedulersCandidate must meet the criteria for access to the company’s, partners’, and clients’ technologies.GENERAL INFORMATIONPosition is full-time, salaried-exempt and is located in Shaw’s site Power office in Waynesboro, GA. Overtime may be required to meet project demands. This position includes full benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, 401K, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, sick time, vacation and paid holidays. Shaw Power has over $10billion in backlog and expects to add to that this year. With the rapid growth of our company, you can expect a fast paced, ever changing environment that challenges individuals and offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Job Title: Final Phase Mat'l Planner Sr Company: Gulfstream Location: Savannah, GA Description: Position Purpose:Acting independently, develops manufactured Bills-of-Materials. Convert resulting product structures into detailed manufactured / purchased requirements (utilizing knowledge of operations and the supplier base) to support customer needs and meet operational objectives. Initiate, lead, and implement lean initiatives and other key projects. Perform complex technical studies as well as analysis of existing and proposed operations. Manage the implementation of engineering changes as well as the development, analysis, and management of inventory levels. Provide training and leadership for Material Planner I and II positions. Has close interaction and involvement with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Accounting and Material Control is required.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:1) Apply advanced knowledge of CAD/CATIA to develop accurate and timely manufacturing BOM product structures for planning and control of materials and schedule.2) Apply advanced planning techniques utilizing formalized MRP II systems and KANBAN to ensure acceptable levels of inventory and customer service.3) Understand and establish planning parameters that ensure continuity of supply to Operations consistent with initial and Final Phase rates and supplier lead times.4) Understand and utilize Master Schedule, AC build rates, and planning Bills-of-Materials when developing requirements and planning.5) Initiate and lead meetings with Buyers, Analysts, Engineers and Operations personnel to ensure a continuity of supply to Operations.6) Ensure system data integrity which impacts planning and supply chain processes.7) Train and audit co-workers as well as Level I and II Material Planners as necessary.8) Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Recommend detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as components.9) Initiate research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning to validate planning. Assist in make-or-buy proposals as needed.10) Active involvement in key projects and implement lean initiatives as needed.11) Posses full knowledge of the APICS planning hierarchy. Unique Skills Required:1) Strong written and verbal communication skills.2) Daily interaction with Purchasing, Engineering, Design, Operations Material Control, etc.3) Must be able to prepare status updates to Management on a routine basis.4) Periodic supplier interaction. Experience/Education Required:- Education & Training Requirements; Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience (at least eight (8) years of related experience of increasing responsibility) sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. - Minimum of six (6) years formal experience in requirements planning, initial phase planning, inventory control, or manufacturing engineering (MRP II). - APICS and CMFGE Certifications preferred.Experience Requirements: At least eight (8) years experience using advanced spreadsheet and database tools. - Comprehensive understanding in current materials, purchasing and manufacturing principles, and their application in an Engineer-to-Order and Make-to-Order environment (MRPII) as well as supply chain management strategies. - Proficiency in reading or interpreting engineering drawings/specifications. - Knowledge of KANBAN / Demand Pull Systems.

Job Title: Chief Project Scheduler Company: MARTA Location: Atlanta, GA Description: MARTA IS SEEKING A: CHIEF PROJECT SCHEDULER SALARY $63,974 - $95,962 SUMMARY Serves as lead on project scheduling, assesses performance status of authority projects, and provides credible project schedule analysis. Develops, evaluates, maintains, and distributes project schedules for expansion, maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation of transit system. Develops master schedules utilizing ORACLE Primavera software. Prepares schedule related information for contract documents. Coordinates reviews and assists internal departments and contractors with detail project schedules. Evaluates and reports progress of authority projects. Administers track allocation system. Administers track allocation system. Administers MCIP project management information system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Prepares, evaluates, maintains, and distributes project schedules for expansion, renovation, rehabilitation or maintenance of the MARTA transit system, including labor, material and equipment resources and costs required to perform the project activities. 2. Coordinates multiple projects for the authority. Maintains CIP Schedule 3. Prepares schedule related contract documents such as contract conditions pertaining to time available for completion of work, scheduling specifications and schedule related exhibits. 4. Reviews and analyzes progress schedules, including labor productivity, resources usage and expenditure of funds. 5. Maintains and coordinates MARTA track allocation schedule, plans time in trackway, facilitates weekly meetings. 6. Develops work schedule for GEC & A/E Consultant Work Programs. 7. Resolves changes, claims and other problem issues related to authority projects. 8. Prepares and delivers presentations related to project performance and status of authority projects. 9. Administers MCIP project management information system. 10. Perform other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Construction or Construction Management and a minimum of eight years progressively responsible project experience, of which five years must have involved scheduling multi-project work programs, including the development, monitoring, updating, reporting and presentation of project plans and schedules. Experience in rapid transit desired. Proficiency in the use of PC's including Primavera and scheduling spreadsheet, database and word processing software required. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis. To apply, please visit MARTA’s website at www.itsmarta.com - Job# 1002011Y. Fax: Register to View . MARTA, 2424 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324. MARTA adheres to the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Job Title: Production Scheduler Company: Lennox International Location: Tifton, GA Description: Innovate your career. When you choose Lennox International, you know you're getting the best.That is why when you work at Lennox International, you know you are among the best.As a leading innovator of home and commercial, heating, cooling, refrigeration, air-quality, and related services, Lennox International is committed to helping our people innovate our products and their careers. Join over 14,000 employees worldwide who build our heritage of integrity and innovation. At Lennox International, we make your home, your businesses, and your work, a better place. The Production Scheduler is responsible for using SAP for scheduling customer orders and stock, assist in the management of plant production orders and schedules, and optimizes scheduling practices according to manufacturing processes. This position plays an integral role in Sales and Operation planning. Contributions to SOP include understanding manufacturing capacity, understanding the effect of ETO/CTO in those terms and in terms of materials demand, and assisting in building a plan that matches lead time to customer need. The Production Scheduler must be thoroughly versed in Bills of Material, routings, master data and its effect on MRP. The Production Scheduler will be classified as an SAP super user and will have the ability to train employees Requirements Responsibilities · Responsible for the creation and continuous update of the production schedule (anticipated build schedule) that satisfies customer demand, maintains stability in terms of material and capacity requirements and optimizes inventory levels for the entire planning horizon · Schedule workflow from CSS within 48 hours (includes engineering support time) · Assist in establishing sequence and lead times within work centers in order to meet and shorten lead-times based on market requirements · Integrate make to order product with make to stock such that the shop floor is not negatively affected, inefficiencies are not created. · Daily analysis and scheduling of current inventory levels for stock build and current sales orders · Recognize when and how to convert existing inventory into specific customer needs · Work with Sales and Engineering to convert stranded configured/ETO’d inventory to saleable material · Assembly production orders – work with engineering support to guarantee BOM and routing accuracy · Support sales in order expedite; understand mfg. processes such that expedites can be managed without shop floor disruption Minimum Requirements · Bachelor's degree · May consider 4-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Microsoft Office, especially Excel · Experience in SAP preferred · Act as a focal point between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Distribution. Recruiter Contact Information Heatcraft - Virgie Sturdivant Register to View