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Production planner

$35 - $38 per hour

Randstad

job summary:
Our client is seeking a Production Planner in Wayne, NJ to translate customer demand into executable weekly schedules. In this key role, you will align supply chain strategy with plant execution, driving continuous material flow and optimal capacity. You will work directly with plant teams to resolve bottlenecks and optimize inventory performance.

location: WAYNE, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 38 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School


responsibilities:

  • Translate customer demand from IBP into weekly production schedules within SAP, accounting for demonstrated plant capacity.

  • Run daily SAP reports to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between planned schedules and floor execution.

  • Reconcile Kanban inventory levels between physical stock and SAP records to maintain continuous material flow.

  • Coordinate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve scheduling bottlenecks and manage work-in-process inventory.

  • Prepare shop floor paperwork, issue production orders (ZP01, ZP05, ZP08), and expedite raw materials or finished goods through inspection.
qualifications:
  • Experience level: Experienced
  • Minimum 2 years of experience
  • Education: High School (required)

skills:
  • Production (2 years of experience is required)


    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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