Aero Tec Laboratories, Inc. in 45 Spear Road - Hiring Now

Production Planner

3 days ago

Ramsey

Job Description Production Planner Production Planner is responsible for the effective planning, coordination, and execution of production activities in alignment with operational objectives and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. This role ensures that products are manufactured and delivered on time, while optimizing resources, minimizing cost, and maintaining production flow. The position is critical in driving schedule adherence, material readiness, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage production workflows across one or more product lines to meet customer demand., • Develop, maintain, and execute daily and weekly production schedules based on capacity, priorities, and material availability., • Prepare, release, and track Job Orders (JOs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation., • Ensure all job packages include required documentation, including travelers., • Plan and prioritize operations to maximize efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize disruptions., • Ensure material availability and staging in coordination with Purchasing and Stockroom., • Analyze and validate manpower, equipment, and machine capacity to support production demand., • Partner with operations leadership on staffing plans, shift schedules, and overtime requirements., • Monitor production progress and communicate status updates to management and cross-functional teams., • Identify, escalate, and resolve production constraints or delays., • Assist in prioritization and sequencing of jobs., • Coordinate with Quality for inspection and release of completed jobs., • Track and analyze production performance including yield, efficiency, backlog, and throughput., • Lead weekly order status meetings providing visibility to risks and recovery plans., • Maintain accurate ERP/MRP records., • Support inventory accuracy through job closures and material reporting., • Review purchase orders and communicate delivery commitments., • Support continuous improvement initiatives., • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory procedures., • Support ISO 9001 audit compliance., • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):, • On-Time Delivery (OTD): ≥ 90%, • Production Schedule Adherence: ≥ 95%, • Material Availability: ≥ 99%, • Capacity Utilization optimization, • Production Lead Time adherence and reduction, • Expedite Frequency reduction, • Scrap and Rework reduction, • ERP/MRP Data Accuracy Required: • US Citizenship or permanent resident., • Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred., • 5+ years of production planning experience in manufacturing environment., • Experience in quality-driven manufacturing is preferred., • Production planning and scheduling expertise., • MRP II / ERP systems experience., • Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel)., • Analytical and forecasting skills., • Supply chain coordination knowledge., • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 QMS requirements, maintain documentation, support audits, apply risk-based thinking, and drive continuous improvement., • Accountable for OTD, schedule adherence, material readiness, and cross-functional alignment. .