Job Title: Production Planner

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Production Planner to develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization. This role involves close collaboration with various departments to ensure a smooth production flow, thorough quality checks, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize resource utilization.

• Ensure production schedules allow for thorough quality checks and compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with operations, procurement, engineering, and quality departments to ensure smooth production flow.

• Utilize ERP systems to track and analyze production metrics.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

• Optimize resource utilization to achieve production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to prevent shortages or excess stock.

• Provide regular updates on production schedules, changes, and potential challenges.

• Analyze customer demand patterns and collaborate with sales teams to forecast future demand accurately.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of production planning experience.

• Experience with ERP systems.

• Proficiency in production planning, supply chain management, and Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or equivalent experience as a Production Planner in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

• Experience with ERP Systems (Epicor).

Work Environment

The role requires onsite presence five days a week, from 8am to 5pm. You will be working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient and effective production planning.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to jcetrulo@astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Profit sharing and (Healthcare, PTO, 401k, etc.): Major Medical, dental, vision, ability to accrue 15 days, 401k, 25% discretionary matching on 401k, and pension plan (3% Safe Harbor)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.