Production Planner (Manufacturing)

Job Store Staffing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Store Staffing in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking an experienced Production Planner to build and manage manufacturing planning operations. You will develop schedules based on customer needs and capacity, coordinating with purchasing and production to optimize ERP/MRP workflows.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of manufacturing experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain, experience with SAP/Oracle/Deltek Costpoint, and strong Excel skills; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, logistics, or operations
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system such as SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or a similar system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with inventory planning and production forecasting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer needs and manufacturing capacity
• Use ERP/MRP systems to plan materials, production, and inventory
• Help implement and improve manufacturing planning processes
• Configure and maintain planning information such as lead times and safety stock
• Monitor production schedules and address delays or bottlenecks
• Coordinate with purchasing to ensure materials are available when needed
• Review labor, equipment, and production capacity when creating schedules
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings and planning standards
• Monitor inventory levels and production needs
• Track production performance and schedule adherence
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with production supervisors and management to resolve scheduling issues
• Prepare reports and communicate production status to leadership
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost savings
• Follow company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Pay: $60,000–$100,000/year Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Job Type: Full-Time

WHY YOU’LL WANT TO WORK HERE

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$100,000
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule
• Opportunity to build and own the manufacturing planning process
• Work with advanced ERP/MRP technology
• Be part of innovative, defense-related manufacturing
• Opportunity for growth and career development

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner to help build and manage manufacturing planning operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, supply chain, or MRP/ERP systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer needs and manufacturing capacity
• Use ERP/MRP systems to plan materials, production, and inventory
• Help implement and improve manufacturing planning processes
• Configure and maintain planning information such as lead times and safety stock
• Monitor production schedules and address delays or bottlenecks
• Coordinate with purchasing to make sure materials are available when needed
• Review labor, equipment, and production capacity when creating schedules
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings and planning standards
• Monitor inventory levels and production needs
• Track production performance and schedule adherence
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with production supervisors and management to resolve scheduling issues
• Prepare reports and communicate production status to leadership
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost savings
• Follow company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with a focus on production planning, scheduling, supply chain, logistics, or operations
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system such as SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, or a similar system
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with inventory planning and production forecasting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust schedules as production needs change
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• 12+ years of manufacturing planning experience
• Experience implementing or improving an ERP/MRP planning system
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Manufacturing
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
• Electronics manufacturing experience
• APICS CPIM certification
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require standing and sitting throughout the workday
• Frequent use of hands while working with equipment and materials
• May occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Work environment is indoors, moderately loud, clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated
• Moderate physical hazards may be present