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Production Planner Job Description As a Production Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing customer orders and coordinating production processes. You will ensure that all production requirements are accurately documented and released to the floor, acting as a liaison between the production and engineering teams. Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the production schedule for the assigned work centers as generated through the demands of the Master Production Schedule.
- Communicate directly with Work Center Leads or Floor Lead to ensure schedules are understood and issues are addressed
- Analyze capacity demands within assigned areas and communicate issues as needed.
- Communicate production status and schedule changes with Production management and Sales.
- Manage production expedites, rescheduling, and re-planning, when required, in support of Customer priorities.
- Analyze materiel requirements for the assigned work centers and communicate with the Purchasing team directly to ensure material is available in support of the production plan.
Review all new customer orders with management to determine commit dates and quantities. Enter Top Level and Component inventory jobs for all production requirements. Print and prepare all job documentation, including Traveler and Drawings, for release to the floor. Act as a production liaison to the engineering team, reviewing job drawings and documents to ensure proper revision levels, work center locations, and material call outs are correct. Coordinate the release of materials to the floor by reviewing job start dates. Manage updates and redistribution of job documentation when revision changes are initiated. Essential Skills 1 to 3 years' experience in planning within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with formal ERP systems; Epicor 10 experience is preferred. Ability to interpret customer engineering specifications and drawings to determine product and quality requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English fluently. Analytical skills with the ability to skillfully plan and organize functions. Additional Skills & Qualifications An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus. Must have experience in a manufacturing environment. Work Environment You will work in a family-oriented environment with an accommodating schedule based on needs and performance. The role requires you to be fully in the office from 8 AM to 4 PM. You will report to and work closely with team members to train on Epicor. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfield, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr. Benefits will be provided throughout the course of the interview process Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026. 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. 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 for other accommodation options.
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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
