PRODUCTION PLANNER

RJ Staffing

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Calendar Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, ISO 9001, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Military, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Order Delivery, Performance Analysis, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management

LOCATION

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ

POSTED

30+ days ago

A manufacturer of components and devices for military use is looking to hire a Production Planner. The Production Planner is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of production activities in alignment with operational objectives and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. This role ensures that products are manufactured and delivered on time, while optimizing resources, minimizing cost, and maintaining production flow. The position is critical in driving schedule adherence, material readiness, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm, with flex. Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k).

Responsibilities:
Coordinate and manage production workflows across one or more product lines to meet customer demand.
Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules based on capacity, priorities, and material availability.
Prepare, release, and track Job Orders (JOs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
Ensure all job packages include required documentation, including travelers.
Plan and prioritize operations to maximize efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize disruptions.
Ensure material availability and staging in coordination with Purchasing and Stockroom.
Analyze and validate manpower, equipment, and machine capacity to support production demand.
Partner with operations leadership on staffing plans, shift schedules, and overtime requirements.
Monitor production progress and communicate status updates to management and cross-functional teams.
Identify, escalate, and resolve production constraints or delays.
Assist in prioritization and sequencing of jobs.
Coordinate with Quality for inspection and release of completed jobs.
Track and analyze production performance including yield, efficiency, backlog, and throughput.
Lead weekly order status meetings providing visibility to risks and recovery plans.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP records.
Support inventory accuracy through job closures and material reporting.
Review purchase orders and communicate delivery commitments.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures.
Support ISO 9001 audit compliance.

About the Company

RJ Staffing

Why should you go to RJ-Staffing for your next career placement?

Because RJ-Staffing has been recruiting for great LOCAL companies for over 25 years and has helped thousands of our neighbors in obtaining positions over the years.

Our unique, personal approach and our dedicated, friendly Staffing Coordinators provide an uncommon personal working relationship along with a comprehensive evaluation of your skills and career goals.

Whether you are looking for short-term Temporary work, Temporary-To-Hire or Direct Hire, we are here to help.

We partner with LOCAL companies in Rockland and Bergen Counties. From small family owned companies to medium and large Fortune 500 firms.

Never a fee charged for registering or for placement!

RJ-Staffing: where personnel is personal!

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1996

WEBSITE

http://www.rjstaffing.com

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