Description We are looking for a meticulous Production Planner to join our manufacturing team in Newark, New Jersey. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient management of production schedules and inventory levels, contributing to seamless operations. Your ability to plan, coordinate, and analyze will be key to maintaining smooth workflows and meeting customer demands. Responsibilities: • Coordinate production workflows for multiple production lines to optimize efficiency and minimize delays. • Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring tasks are completed on time to meet customer deadlines. • Translate customer forecasts into actionable production runs, collaborating closely with sales and procurement teams. • Monitor production progress and address any issues that could impact schedules, ensuring timely delivery. • Plan finished goods inventory to prevent shortages or surpluses, maintaining appropriate stock levels. • Ensure the accuracy and timely updates of Bills of Materials, reviewing change specifications as necessary. • Work with procurement to guarantee the availability of raw materials required for production demands. • Analyze supply and demand data to maintain ideal inventory levels and meet safety stock requirements. • Collaborate with innovation teams to support new product development and implementation. • Partner with sales, logistics, and quality assurance teams to adjust shipping dates, quantities, and ensure compliance with standards. Requirements • Experience with ERP systems and enterprise resource planning tools such as ADP or Epic Software. • Proficiency in inventory management and production planning within a manufacturing environment. • Strong analytical skills to interpret supply and demand data and optimize inventory levels. • Ability to coordinate across departments, including sales, logistics, and procurement, to ensure smooth operations. • Familiarity with clerical duties, such as auditing and maintaining accurate records. • Effective communication skills for managing inbound calls and collaborating with various teams. • Knowledge of food production processes and related quality assurance standards. • Capability to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, to support 24/7 operations. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .