Production Planner – Lean Manufacturing & Scheduling

COHERENT; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent is seeking a Production Planning professional at our New Jersey site to coordinate schedules with the Division Production Planner, monitor quality, maximize yields, minimize scrap, and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, capacity planning, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-technology manufacturing environment. A Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or related field with 2–4 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or direct work experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in time studies for labor and equipment.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan production with schedules and ensure NJ site targets are met.
• Monitor quality, yield, waste, and safety practices.
• Maintain inventories and optimize WIP/finished goods levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and attend regular meetings.
• Support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Ensure ISO and quality standards alignment as applicable.

Skills

Problem analysis & resolution

Independent work capability

Process improvement

Interpersonal & communication

MS Office / ERP familiarity

SAP / ERP systems

Capacity & long-range planning

Multitasking under priorities

Cross-organizational collaboration

Handling special assignments

Ethics & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Operations

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

Coherent is seeking a Production Planning professional at our New Jersey site to coordinate schedules with the Division Production Planner, monitor quality, maximize yields, minimize scrap, and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, capacity planning, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-technology manufacturing environment. A Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or related field with 2–4 years of experience is preferred.