Production Planner – Perishables, Growth & Benefits

Ascendo Resources; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Unlimited PTO

10% annual bonus

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A growing organic food manufacturing company in New Jersey is seeking a Production Planner to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The role requires joining operations, inventory, quality, and supply chain teams to enhance production flow, inventory accuracy, and timely fulfillment. Candidates should have over five years of experience in production planning, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. The company offers a competitive salary of $85,000–$100,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning or scheduling experience, preferably with perishable products.
• Experience in manual or lightly automated environments.
• Strong understanding of shelf life, yield management, capacity constraints, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with operations, inventory, quality, and supply chain teams for efficient production flow.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and on-time fulfillment.

Skills

Production planning or scheduling

Advanced Excel and Google Sheets

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

WMS systems

Job description

A growing organic food manufacturing company in New Jersey is seeking a Production Planner to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The role requires joining operations, inventory, quality, and supply chain teams to enhance production flow, inventory accuracy, and timely fulfillment. Candidates should have over five years of experience in production planning, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. The company offers a competitive salary of $85,000–$100,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and an annual bonus.