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Operational Planner

JBT Marel
Alpharetta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

This role is within the Prepared Foods Division and reports to the Sr. Operations Manager at the Alpharetta, GA facility.

The Operational Planner manages the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure manufacturing sites and warehouses meet all deadlines. Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. Monitors material and equipment availability and mitigate delays.

On any given day you may,

  • Identify the scope of work of jobs and due dates, create work orders in ERP, and monitor the progress to ensure on time completion and shipment.
  • Monitor intercompany transfer orders, ensuring materials needed from other JBTM sites are completed and shipped on time,
  • Coordinate with purchasing to expedite needed parts from suppliers.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing sites and warehouses on material shortages.
  • Update peers and leadership on job completion progress, estimated ship dates and volume.
  • Collaborate with other departments to identify improvement opportunities in our work processes and lead or be a key team member in improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS diploma required
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations planning.
  • Travel not required
  • Must live within 50 miles of Alpharetta facility to be considered - relocation is not included
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • This is a Hybrid role– working 2 days remote/3 days in office

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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