Production Planner

Location: Florence, NJ

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

DC Fabricators, Inc. is a leader in the manufacturing of specialized heat exchangers and steam condensers supporting critical U.S. Navy defense programs. Our success is driven by precision planning, operational excellence, and close coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to join our Florence, NJ facility. This role is critical to coordinating production schedules, tracking shop floor progress, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality components that meet strict military and customer requirements.

What You'll Do

• Track the progress of manufactured products through the shop floor
• Interface with all departments to ensure materials, parts, and services are delivered on time and aligned with production schedules
• Coordinate resolution of workstation loading conflicts, including movement of materials, parts, and tooling
• Manage movement of parts and materials into and out of storage
• Collaborate with production supervisors and manufacturing engineers on material availability, special handling, and schedule changes
• Anticipate potential schedule delays and take proactive action to prevent impact
• Expedite materials, parts, and tooling to maintain production schedules
• Review travelers for completeness and identify open operations
• Review bills of material (BOMs) and classify material sourcing (stock vs. purchased raw or finished material)
• Assist with make-or-buy decisions
• Distribute and maintain controlled shop documents, including drawings and procedures
• Perform inventory transactions within the ERP system (issuing parts, closing jobs, etc.)
• Communicate production priorities to support manpower planning and allocation

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience (apprenticeship completion desirable)
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment (4-6 years preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to analyze production control issues and implement corrective actions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting defense, military, or government manufacturing programs
• Familiarity with shop floor operations and manufacturing workflows
• Exposure to make/buy analysis and inventory management
• Experience working in heavy industrial or fabrication environments

Who You Are

• Highly detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive in identifying and resolving scheduling or material risks
• Comfortable coordinating across multiple departments
• Able to handle complex assignments with minimal supervision
• Tactful and professional in cross-functional interactions

Additional Details

• Salary: $52,000 – $65,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-time | On-site | Monday-Friday, Day Shift (8 hours)

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible schedule & spending accounts
• Employee assistance program