Production Control Planner I

Paycom; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Merritt Aluminum Products in Fort Lupton, CO is seeking a Production Control Planner I to support timely release, scheduling and maintenance of shop orders and labor loading.

The role emphasizes ERP system integrity, cross-department communication, and accurate planning. Requires a high school diploma or GED, ERP familiarity, MS Office skills, and strong attention to detail with dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Basic ERP system familiarity and routings knowledge helpful.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and accurate data entry.
• Strong communication and reliable work attendance expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in timely release, scheduling and maintenance of shop work orders.
• Manage work center labor loading and respond to changes quickly.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and coordinate across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Attendance

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

ERP system familiarity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Main MAPCO - Fort Lupton, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Strategy - Planning

Why Merritt Aluminum Products?

In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes:

• PTO


• Paid holidays


• Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance


• Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available


• Voluntary long term & short-term disability


• Quarterly profit sharing bonus potential


• 401(k) with company match

The hiring range for this position is $25.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience.

The Production Control Planner I is responsible for assisting in the timely release, scheduling and maintenance of shop work orders and work center labor loading.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Utilize system requirement reports to release schedule work orders


• Continuously communicates changes and updates to accommodate customer needs


• Responds timely to sales and shop floor requests


• Plan, release, and manage work orders for designated areas

ERP System Integrity

• Demonstrates beginning understanding of ERP system functionality


• Recognizes the need to modify the plan to fit the current short-term needs


• Familiar with structures and routings

Relationship Management

• Sponsor effective communication between departments


• Communicates and maintains good working relationships with all internal staff


• Volunteers readily

Core Values

• Integrity
  
  
  
  • Exhibits honesty and integrity
  
  
  • Maintains appropriate personal behavior
  
  
  • Able to admit mistakes and learn from them
  
  
  
  


• Trust
  
  
  
  • Honors commitments
  
  
  • Maintains regular attendance
  
  
  • Requires minimal supervision
  
  
  
  


• Excellence
  
  
  
  • Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement
  
  
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values
  
  
  • Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance
  
  
  
  


• Respect
  
  
  
  • Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization
  
  
  • Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others
  
  
  • Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers
  
  
  
  


• Teamwork
  
  
  
  • Works cooperatively in group/team environments
  
  
  • Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers
  
  
  • Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, some college desired


• Relevant experience in manufacturing environment


• Basic knowledge and understand of ERP system functionality


• Familiarity with structures and routings


• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent


• Strong accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong work ethic and attendance


• Good written and oral communication skills


• Good relationship management skills

Reports To: Supervisor Production Control

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values.