Senior Planner

Hirsh Precision; Frederick (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirsh Precision in Colorado is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Planning Manager to lead end-to-end planning, MRP, buy planning, and inventory control across manufacturing operations.

You will partner with production, engineering, quality, and finance to align planning strategies with business goals, while building a high-performing team. Responsibilities include developing production schedules for on-time delivery, monitoring shop orders and work center priorities, and driving continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain or operations management.
• Minimum 3 years leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Hands-on experience with mid and upper tier ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, KPI dashboard creation, and data-governance knowledge.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities such as buy planning, material master data, warehousing, and logistics.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and finance to align planning strategies with business goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance affordability while maintaining performance and quality.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high performing team through training, mentoring, performance assessments, and recognition.
• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor shop orders, production priorities, and work center schedules, making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Sales Operations to address material, labor, and equipment constraints.
• Provide senior insight and reporting to executive stakeholders.

Skills

MRP ownership

KPI dashboards

Process improvement

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Tools

ERP systems (mid/upper tier)

Job description

As a leader in US manufacturing, Hirsh Precision strives to bring new levels of productivity and product innovation into the medical, aerospace, industrial, and scientific industries by leveraging software, advanced manufacturing techniques, and new manufacturing systems.

Our company maintains a reputation of integrity, quality, service, and excellence due to the efforts of our passionate, engaged team members. We are committed to preserving our company culture as we grow and doing work that improves people's lives.

Position Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing manufacturing planning operations, including MRP activities, buy planning, material master data, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics.

As the Sr. Manufacturing Planning Manager, you and your team will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end manufacturing planning excellence across the organization. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Own and execute Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) activities such as buy planning, material master data, warehousing, and logistics
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and finance to align planning strategies with business goals
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance affordability while maintaining performance and quality
• Build, mentor, and develop a high performing team through training, mentoring, performance assessments, and recognition
• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure on‑time delivery and efficient use of manufacturing capacity
• Monitor shop orders, production priorities, and work center schedules, making adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, and Sales Operations to proactively address material, labor, and equipment constraints
• Serve as the primary point of contact for scheduling‑related issues and escalations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling processes, tools, reporting, and overall efficiency
• Maintain scheduling data integrity within BPCS and generate key performance reports and metrics
• Provide senior insight and reporting to executive stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM)

Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain or operations management
• Minimum 3 years leading multi‑disciplined teams

Technical Proficiency

• Hands‑on experience with mid and upper tier ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills, KPI dashboard creation, and data‑governance knowledge
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders

Other Core Skills

• Data‑driven problem solving

Desired Skills

• Strategic Execution – ability to think long‑term while delivering hands‑on results
• Mentorship & Team Building – passion for coaching, developing high‑performing teams, and succession planning
• Business Acumen – translate data into actionable insights that drive cost savings and operational excellence
• Collaboration – thrive in matrix environments; foster cross‑functional partnerships and knowledge sharing
• Innovation Mindset – champion new tools, processes, and best‑practice initiatives that enhance PP&C performance