Production planner

Are you a master of manufacturing puzzles? Our client, a global leader in specialized packaging and engineered solutions, is looking for a Production Planner to own the heartbeat of their Newark operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it's about balancing demand, capacity, and innovation in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

Why this role?

• High Impact: You aren't just following a schedule; you're building it. You will own the master production schedule and drive inventory optimization.
• Strategic Influence: You will analyze "make vs. buy" scenarios and present critical recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborative Culture: Work directly with Engineering and Logistics to ensure every product moves from concept to customer seamlessly.

What you bring to the table:

• The Experience: 8+ years of "boots-on-the-ground" planning experience in a manufacturing setting.
• The Brainpower: A degree in Supply Chain or Engineering is preferred and a knack for identifying bottlenecks before they happen.
• The Communication: The ability to explain complex plans clearly to both shop floor teams and executive leadership.

Apply today to join a company focused on Lean-driven growth and operational excellence!

salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and optimize daily, weekly, and monthly master production schedules against plant capacity.
• Constraint Management: Identify and manage bottlenecks, evaluating trade-offs such as overtime vs. outsourcing and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Inventory Control: Own the performance of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory to align with cash targets.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary planning interface for Sales, Engineering, and Quality, and support New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Process Improvement: Drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives to improve planning accuracy and execution.

The essential functions of this role include:

• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Schedule Adherence
• Manufacturing
• Production Control
• Inventory Control
• Production Forcasting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 8 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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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.

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