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Robert Half Production Planner in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Description
benefits:
401k
medical
dental
vision
paid time off
pet insurance
paid holidays
Our client in the Bridgewater area is looking to bring an experienced Production Planner to their team! This position is fully in office Monday-Friday with standard hours of 8-5pm. The range for this role is $80,000-90,000 base. This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery for their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate excels at navigating complex ERP/MRP systems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys working cross-functionally to drive results.
Key Responsibilities
Convert demand signals into structured production plans and work orders to support operational needs.
Utilize internal systems to align materials, timing, and resources with production requirements.
Coordinate scheduling activities to optimize workflow, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
Maintain and update master data within ERP–including BOMs, routings, lead times, and lot sizes; support engineering change requests/orders (ECR/ECO).Monitor inventory and in-process work, addressing constraints or shortages in collaboration with internal teams.
Track work-in-process (WIP) and inventory; proactively resolve shortages, constraints, and quality holds working with cross-functional teams.
Partner cross-functionally to support product transitions, process updates, and ongoing operations.
Generate regular planning updates, schedules, and performance reports to support business objectives.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, organization, and output quality.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
Experience in planning, scheduling, or operations within a manufacturing or production environment.
Familiarity with ERP or similar systems used for planning and inventory management.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify potential issues or constraints.
Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proficiency in Excel
General understanding of production workflows, materials planning, and inventory control principles.
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