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Production Planner I

Mikron Automation
Englewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
Description

Your main tasks

The Production Planner oversees the material release process for the assembly and manufacturing processes supporting Internal Manufacturing, Preassembly, and Projects. This is a liaison between the design phase and the operations phase of the projects.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing Support

  • Forecast MI parts to meet project lead times.
  • Review quarterly ocean shipments and adjust for unforeseen demand.
  • Recommend blanket order quantities to mitigate lead times.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service on procurement cycles for sales orders.

Project Management Support

  • Participate in scheduling meetings to consolidate procurement dates.
  • Assist with inventory picking and calling to support build schedules.
  • Collaborate with expeditor and inventory team to ensure parts availability.
  • Communicate schedule deviations and updates to project teams and suppliers.

Internal Machine Shop

  • Communicate upcoming release schedules and workload.
  • Create and release work orders; recommend internal vs. external fabrication.
  • Maintain capacity planning and update ERP work order dates.
  • Prioritize work orders to meet project and customer deadlines.

Company Values

  • Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional service and maintain strong relationships.
  • Professionalism & Confidentiality: Uphold integrity in all interactions.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively across teams and with customers.
  • Continuous Improvement: Embrace learning and adaptability.
  • Flexibility: Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.

Qualifications

  • BS degree or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with MRP systems and interpreting engineering drawings (CAD, DWF, PDF).
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite; SAP experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Must be able to travel as requested, up to 10%
  • Must be available to work overtime
  • May be required to work off shift hours and Holidays
  • Must have a valid state Driver license

Company Offered Benefits

  • PTO
  • 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
  • Parental Leave
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
  • FSA, HAS
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
  • Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Professional Growth Opportunities

Work Environment

  • Exposure to noise, vibration, temperature extremes, and clean room conditions.
  • Potential hazards include mechanical, electrical, chemical, laser light, and sharps.
  • This job will close on 01/16/2026 all applications will be accepted through 01/16/2026*

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