Production Planner/Scheduler

Our client is looking for a Production Planner/Scheduler to work in their manufacturing facility in Irvington, NJ. This role has direct responsibility for Production Planning, Production Order Management and plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective flow of materials in production in alignment with our monthly and annual goals. Planners are instrumental in maintaining appropriate inventory levels, ensuring schedule reliability, and driving continuous process improvements across production planning.Monday-Friday onsite - 8am start timeSalary from $80,000/year, commensurate with experienceResponsibilities:Able to understand production scheduling and organize the daily/weekly/monthly schedule to support the production schedule priorities.Release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (ERP) and coordinate the flow of material throughout the production cycle.Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to understand capacity and resource availability to create accurate production orders.Coordinate with purchasing teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components.Utilize Material Requirements Planning system (ERP) to ensure data is accurate and up to date.Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed, to meet changing demands.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.Generate reports on production performance and inventory metrics.Stay updated on industry trends, production technologies and best practices in production planning.Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and logistics teams to ensure seamless flow of materials and information across the supply chain.Monitor production progress daily, identify potential delays or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery deadlines.Qualifications:3+ years experience in production planning and scheduling at a manufacturer requiredBilingual Spanish greatly preferredStrong proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI highly preferredBA in supply chain management, industrial engineering greatly preferredUnderstanding of production processes, forecasting, inventory management and supply chain management processes in ManufacturingDetail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across departments. Passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes through strategic planning and continuous improvement practices,