Production and Raw Materials Planner

Recochem Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits (medical, vision, and,

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

PFX- Prestone Products Corporation in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Production and Raw Materials Planner. You will schedule production and manage material flow to meet customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control and Accounting, while coordinating with vendors to ensure timely material availability. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement/supply chain management or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility with production scheduling and materials planning.
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, well organized and a team player.
• Detail oriented and accurate, able to multitask and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Plans and establishes production schedule to meet customer demands, sales forecasts and delivery requirements.
• Monitors and tracks materials flow to identify bottlenecks and usage.
• Supports Operations Manager, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Accounting departments.
• Serves as primary contact for materials vendors to coordinate services for Freehold.
• Estimates production time considering machines, materials, tooling, backlog and order complexity.
• Reviews order status and coordinates with schedulers and expediters.
• Develops schedules to minimize overtime and changeovers for efficiency.
• Maintains long-range strategy balancing customer service and purchasing.
• Performs daily cycle counts to ensure Raw Materials inventory accuracy.
• Creates work orders for finished goods and blending per Production Schedule.
• Reviews and orders raw materials related to production.
• Participates in PMO projects related to Freehold.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in procurement/supply chain management

Job description

About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Company Name: PFX- Prestone Products Corporation

Job Title: Production and Raw Materials Planner

Department: Planning

Reports To: Planning Manager

Location: Prestone Freehold, Freehold, NJ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Approved by: HR and Freehold Leadership

Position Summary

The Production and Raw Material Planner prepares the operational schedule and orders materials to satisfy customer demand.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plans and establishes production schedule to meet customer demands, sales forecasts and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitors and tracks materials flow to identify bottlenecks and characterize usage.
• Provides necessary information and support to the Operations Manager, Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Accounting departments.
• Primary contact for various material vendors regarding caps, masterbatch, corrugate, resin, PCR, pallets, drums, totes, etc., to ensure there is coordination of key services and management provided to Freehold.
• Estimates production time for each order giving consideration to the availability of machines, material and tooling, number of operations involved, manufacturing backlog, order quantity, complexity of product (i.e. assemblies), previous history, outside operations, etc.
• Examines the status of each order by reviewing work-in-process, open orders, material status, over-dues, etc. and checks with schedulers and expediters.
• Develop schedule to minimize overtime and change overs to maximize efficiency.
• Maintains long-range strategy keeping customer service and purchasing in mind.
• Responsible for conducting daily cycle counts and complete cycle count process to ensure inventory (Raw Materials) accuracy within the established standards.
• Responsible for kitting labels and other raw materials for upcoming production orders.
• Collaborate and create work orders for all finished goods and blending planned on the Production Schedule.
• Review and order raw materials related to production.
• Attend and participate in PMO projects related to Freehold.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

All employees are responsible for working safely and supporting a strong safety culture. Responsibilities include:

• Following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Immediately reporting unsafe conditions, injuries, near misses, spills, or equipment concerns.
• Using required PPE properly.
• Participating in safety training and meetings.
• Stopping work or escalating concerns when an unsafe condition exists.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement/supply chain management or equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility with production scheduling and materials planning.
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, well organized and a team player.
• Detail oriented and accurate, able to multitask and prioritize workload.

  Physical Requirements

  The physical demands of this position may include:

  • Sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes, face shields, respirators, or protective clothing.

  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Pay Range and Benefits

  Benefits effective 1st of month following 30 days of employment, 401k eligible after 90 days.

  What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

  A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.

  PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

  NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

  Our Commitment to Fairness and Transparency

  The PFX Group may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Automated Decision Systems (ADS) to assist in certain employment-related processes, such as recruitment and hiring. These tools are intended to support decision-making, not replace human judgment.