Production Operations Planner / Scheduler

Job Title: Production Operations Planner / Scheduler
Location: Neptune, NJ
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $65K - $70K penidng overall experience
Work Model: Onsite 
Hours: Mon-Fri; 8:30am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain production schedules to ensure efficient workflow across all work centers
• Balance customer demand, material availability, labor capacity, and equipment constraints to support on-time delivery, cost control, and operational standards compliance
• Coordinate production schedules across manufacturing work centers to maximize efficiency and throughput
• Create and adjust daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, production capacity, and material availability
• Evaluate labor availability, machine capacity, and equipment constraints to support effective capacity planning
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Materials Management teams to confirm raw material and component availability for scheduled production
• Monitor production progress, identify delays or bottlenecks, and revise schedules proactively to ensure on-time deliveries
• Maintain accurate production scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system
• Generate and analyze reports on schedule adherence, production performance, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to identify scheduling improvements and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, manufacturing operations, or a related role
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work centers, production flow, and scheduling methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production scheduling software
• Ability to interpret demand forecasts, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and capacity planning data

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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