Production Planner (Spector)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Planner

Location: Somerset, NJ

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

A highly reputable company is looking for a Planner to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to manage daily work orders and adjust production schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions. This role is critical for ensuring the timely completion of work orders, addressing material shortages, and maintaining efficient production flow.

Responsibilities

• Own daily work order management, including release, prioritization, sequencing, and closure in SAP.
• Execute and adjust short-term production schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions.
• Monitor open, in-process, and late work orders; drive timely completion and recovery actions.
• Re-prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure accurate work order data in SAP (status, lead times, priorities, and completions).
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve execution issues on the floor.
• Act on MRP exception messages to maintain flow and prevent delays in work orders.
• Support implementation of ECNs and MRB dispositions within active work orders.
• Communicate clear status updates and risks impacting work order completion and schedule adherence.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of MRP outputs as execution signals.
• Ability to build and adjust production schedules and manage work order execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
• Clear, concise communicator with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits:

• Great benefits package
• Work life balance
• Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time.

Work Environment

This role requires onsite presence Monday through Friday. You will work closely with Manufacturing Supervisors, Operations, Production Managers, Warehouse, and Quality teams in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to capital equipment, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, industrial equipment, or automation equipment industries is beneficial. The environment involves managing large BOMs (1,000+ SKUs) and complex assemblies.

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $77126.00 - $97693.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

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.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.