Production Control Planner I (54360)

Paycom; Fort Lupton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary disability

Profit-sharing bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Merritt Aluminum Products is seeking a Production Control Planner I at our Fort Lupton, CO facility. You will support timely release, scheduling, and maintenance of shop work orders and labor loading to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include using ERP to release and manage work orders, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with departments to optimize production flow. This entry‑level position offers growth and strong benefits in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP structures and routings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Release, schedule, and maintain work orders in the ERP system.
• Plan, release, and manage work orders for designated areas.
• Communicate changes to accommodate customer needs and shop floor requests.
• Maintain ERP system integrity and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support production goals.

Skills

ERP system knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Work ethic

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

MS Excel

ERP basics

Job description

# Production Control Planner I (54360)Hot JobFort Lupton, CO 80621## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $27.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelNot SpecifiedTravel PercentageNoneCategoryStrategy - Planning## DescriptionHave 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:* 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 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 Control**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**Educational and experience requirements include:*** 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***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.***