Production Planner

Aston Carter•Franklin Township, NJ

4d•$77,126 - $97,693•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the production process by overseeing work orders, scheduling, and coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control.
Degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
Demonstrated experience building and adjusting production schedules and owning work order execution.
Strong understanding of MRP outputs as execution signals.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred.
Strong production execution mindset with the ability to make frequent, time-sensitive scheduling decisions.
Comfortable working directly with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers on the shop floor.
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and schedule recovery.
Detail-oriented with strong ownership of work orders and commitments.
Clear, concise communicator with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting low-volume, long-lead production is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, WIP control, and production flow preferred.
Experience in complex manufacturing environments such as Capital Equipment, Semiconductor, Medical Device, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment, or Automation Equipment.

Responsibilities

Own daily work order management, including release, prioritization, sequencing, and closure in SAP.
Execute and adjust short-term production schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions.
Monitor open, in-process, and late work orders; drive timely completion and recovery actions.
Re-prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework, and capacity constraints.
Ensure accurate work order data in SAP, including status, lead times, priorities, and completions.
Coordinate with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve execution issues on the floor.
Act on MRP exception messages to maintain flow and prevent delays in work orders.
Support implementation of ECNs and MRB dispositions within active work orders.
Communicate clear status updates and risks impacting work order completion and schedule adherence.