Production Planner / Scheduler

Production Planner

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a Production Planner based out of Branchburg, NJ. Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Rate: $36/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K Summary: In this role, you will manage and optimize production and supply chain schedules. This role is critical in ensuring efficient resource utilization, meeting delivery timelines, and driving operational excellence across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production and supply chain schedules
• Ensure resource availability (materials, labor, equipment) aligns with production needs
• Monitor project and production progress; identify and resolve scheduling conflicts
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and engineering teams
• Analyze scheduling data to improve efficiency, throughput, and productivity
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on demand changes, constraints, or delays
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes

Qualifications:

• 3–10 years of experience in: Production scheduling Supply chain planning Manufacturing operations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices in planning and scheduling

If interested, please send us your updated resume at [email protected] / [email protected]