Sr. Production Planner

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter. 

Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us? 

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Sr. Production Planner to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring optimal material flow, production efficiency, and inventory management. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing master production schedules, coordinating material purchases, and maintaining alignment between capacity, demand, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, deep ERP knowledge, proven experience in planning/scheduling, and exceptional communication skills to work collaboratively across departments, especially with Production, Purchasing, and Quality.

Responsibilities

• Capacity Planning & Reporting: Create and maintain capacity plans; perform routine capacity analysis to identify constraints or excesses. Communicate capacity concerns and recommendations to leadership.
• Purchasing & Supplier Management: Manage the purchasing of raw materials, tooling, and components. Monitor vendor performance to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• ERP & MRP Management: Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage planning, scheduling, and procurement activities. Ensure data integrity within the system for accurate decision-making.
• Excel-Based Analytics: Develop and use advanced Excel reports and tools to analyze inventory levels, production output, material requirements, and schedule adherence.
• Production Coordination: Collaborate closely with production teams to align schedules, address issues, and proactively manage potential disruptions.
• Inventory Optimization: Maintain appropriate inventory levels in accordance with plant KPIs; implement strategies to reduce excess and obsolete materials.
• Schedule Adherence Monitoring: Track and report on production schedule adherence, highlighting deviations and initiating corrective actions where necessary.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Quality, Customer Service, Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve material issues, support NPI activities, and manage engineering changes.
• Problem Solving & Contingency Planning: Proactively identify scheduling or supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on production.
• Documentation & Audit Support: Maintain accurate documentation for audits and support compliance with ISO/IATF/AS standards.
• Cycle Counting & Inventory Accuracy: Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count programs; reconcile variances and implement process improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning and procurement processes, improve service levels, and reduce cost.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of planning, scheduling, and purchasing experience in a high-volume, make-to-order manufacturing environment, preferably with stamping and molding.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, macros preferred).
• Extensive experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PLEX, Epicor, or equivalent). Solid understanding of capacity planning, materials management, and inventory control.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Strong data analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Effective cross-functional communicator and team player. Experience working closely with production teams to drive alignment and accountability.
• Certifications (Preferred): APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Standards Compliance: Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100 standards.

This position is at our East Hanover, NJ location.

Other Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• 401 (k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• Smoking Cessation Program 
• Pet Insurance 

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.