Production Planner

Insight Global; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 57,859; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace organization in Clifton, NJ is looking for a Production Planner. The role requires planning and tracking hardware through manufacturing and inspection processes while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in production planning within regulated industries and proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Excel. The contract offers $42/hour, fully onsite, and requires an active Secret Clearance for security purposes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production planning or engineering within hardware manufacturing/defense.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems for production tracking.
• Hands-on experience in physical hardware movement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track hardware units through manufacturing and inspection processes.
• Analyze production and inventory data to monitor status and commitments.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve schedule disruptions.

Skills

Production planning

Data analysis

Collaboration

Prioritization

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Production Planner – Defense Manufacturing

Location: Clifton, NJ (Fully Onsite, 5 days/week)

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $42/hour

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Interview Process: 2 Rounds

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Planner to join the operations team of a leading defense and aerospace organization in Clifton, NJ. This role is critical in supporting hardware manufacturing and aftermarket operations by planning, coordinating, and tracking production activities across the full product lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth flow of physical hardware through manufacturing, inspection, testing, and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and track hardware units through manufacturing, inspection, test, repair, and inventory processes.
• Analyze production and inventory data within ERP/MRP systems to monitor status, cycle time, and commitments.
• Manage aftermarket process flow including receipt, inspection, lab entry, test station routing, and closure.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program teams to resolve schedule disruptions.
• Ensure alignment of material, labor, and capacity with delivery requirements.

Required Skills

• 3+ years in production planning or engineering within hardware manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or regulated industrial environments.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware movement (warehouse, lab, test, assembly, repair).
• Ability to manage priorities under moderate supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Excel for reporting and lifecycle tracking.