Manufacturing Planner MRP & ERP Coordinator

Bal Seal Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bal Seal Engineering in Colorado Springs is seeking a Planner I to support manufacturing operations through work order and inventory management. The role requires coordinating MRP-driven production, releasing work orders, and ensuring on-time shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or better, 4+ years in production coordination, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle/E1). This on-site position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Some college preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement practices like Lean or Six Sigma (certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes MRP to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and coordinates as required.
• Plan and release work orders to support the MRP messages and production.
• Schedules, coordinates, and expedites flow of work within or between departments to ensure a smooth flow of product.
• Participate in morning meetings to communicate expedites, upcoming shipments, and any constraints effecting shipments.
• Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, inventory, and coordinates with Customer Service on changing due dates.
• Matches workload, staffing, and equipment capacity to existing inventory and identifies/resolves any major work order discrepancies.
• Provides inputs to the Master Schedule to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Utilizes ERP-based planning tools to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and advises Inventory Control.
• Prepares production reports and maintains work order releases based on customer demand.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• Confers with department supervisors to determine progress and communicate Document Change Orders.
• Prepares outbound letters and packages for shipments
• Monitors shipments, tracks shipments, and works to resolve delayed and/or late shipments
• Schedules carrier pick-ups and maintains records of all outbound shipments
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

APICS certification

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Tools

Oracle ERP

E1 ERP

Job description

Bal Seal Engineering in Colorado Springs is seeking a Planner I to support manufacturing operations through work order and inventory management. The role requires coordinating MRP-driven production, releasing work orders, and ensuring on-time shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or better, 4+ years in production coordination, and experience with ERP systems (Oracle/E1). This on-site position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.