Production Control Planner I

Merritt Aluminum Products Company; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Company medical/dental/vision/life

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Merritt Aluminum Products Company in Fort Lupton, CO is seeking a Production Control Planner I to assist in timely release, scheduling and maintenance of shop work orders and labor loading. The role supports ERP-driven planning and ensures ERP integrity while coordinating with sales and shop floor teams.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, experience in manufacturing, and familiarity with ERP structures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, some college desired.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP system functionality and routings.

Responsibilities

• Release, schedule, and maintain work orders for designated areas.
• Plan, release, and manage work orders.
• Maintain ERP system integrity and respond to shop floor requests.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

Have you ever worked for a two-time ‘Best Company to Work for in Colorado’ winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel?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:PTOPaid holidaysGenerous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany paid life insurance and additional voluntary life availableVoluntary long term & short-term disabilityQuarterly profit-sharing bonus potential401(k) with company matchThe 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 include utilizing planning and scheduling system for releasing, scheduling, and maintaining work orders, work center labor loading, and maintaining ERP system integrity.Reports To: Supervisor Production ControlKey ResponsibilitiesProduction PlanningUtilize system requirement reports to release schedule work ordersContinuously communicates changes and updates to accommodate customer needsResponds timely to sales and shop floor requestsPlan, release, and manage work orders for designated areasERP System IntegrityDemonstrates beginning understanding of ERP system functionalityRecognizes the need to modify the plan to fit the current short-term needsFamiliar with structures and routingsRelationship ManagementSponsor effective communication between departmentsCommunicates and maintains good working relationships with all internal staffVolunteers readilyCore ValuesIntegrityExhibits honesty and integrityMaintains appropriate personal behaviorAble to admit mistakes and learn from themTrustHonors commitmentsMaintains regular attendanceRequires minimal supervisionExcellenceDemonstrates sound and accurate judgementDemonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and valuesAccepts and uses feedback to improve performanceRespectRespects the decisions of co-workers within the organizationUses appropriate speech, language and tones with othersDoes NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workersTeamworkWorks cooperatively in group/team environmentsProactively offers assistance and support to co-workersPlaces the importance of team achievement above individual achievementEducational and experience requirements include:High school diploma or GED, some college desiredRelevant experience in manufacturing environmentBasic knowledge and understand of ERP system functionalityFamiliarity with structures and routingsProficient in Microsoft Office or equivalentStrong accuracy and attention to detailStrong work ethic and attendanceGood written and oral communication skillsGood relationship management skillsThis 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.