Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Pay: $55-65k

Description

• Issue production work orders as required for sales orders, toll work or stock replenishment

• Coordinate with purchasing team to ensure raw materials are scheduled for maximum efficiency

• Develop and optimize production schedule per equipment to ensure customer requested ship dates are met and maximum efficiency realized

• Oversee and support customer service with providing confirmation dates for all sales orders so as to ensure the customers receive in a timely fashion and update with any revisions accordingly

• Prioritize Quality Control work load for pre-ship and final sample analysis where required

• Coordinate toll processing work directly with customers to optimize production schedule while to meeting customer requirements

• Update customer service with any changes in schedule as it relates to availability of manufactured products promised against sales orders

• Oversee the schedule and delivery of raw materials from other warehouses to meet production requirements

• Plan packaging requirements, stock and ordering to support production requirements

• Ensure data is entered into electronic storage accurately and compile inventory reports as required

• Investigate inventory problems and discrepancies

• Present reports and recommendations to management

• Maintains inventory cycle count and physical inventory programs

• Counts and reconciles randomly chosen part numbers and/or locations

• Ensures compliance to inventory processes and procedures as well as compliance to contractual obligations

• Perform job duties in a sage and conscientious manner, following all procedures, programs, and policies established for specific processes

• Other duties as required and assigned

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous manufacturing experience

• Strong analytical and math proficiency

• Ability to systematically troubleshoot and problem solve integrated processes

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mansfield, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mansfield,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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® Platinum Award 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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.