Operations Planner

Aston Carter • Fair Lawn, NJ

2d • $48 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Planner, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining master production schedules and detailed build plans. You will plan and balance capacity across assembly, test, and manufacturing resources, ensuring the efficient release and management of work orders in alignment with demand and material availability. Your role will involve coordinating with the supply chain to ensure the timely availability of electronic and mechanical components, monitoring production progress, and adjusting schedules as needed to address constraints, shortages, or priority changes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in production or operations planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of electromechanical assembly and production processes.
• Experience in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master production schedules and detailed build plans.
• Plan and balance capacity across assembly, test, and manufacturing resources.
• Release and manage work orders in alignment with demand and material availability.
• Coordinate with the supply chain to ensure timely availability of components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Work with engineering to ensure BOM accuracy and manufacturing documentation support.
• Support the implementation of engineering changes with minimal production impact.
• Track and report operational KPIs such as on-time delivery and capacity utilization.
• Identify planning inefficiencies and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level