Production Control Planner I

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:

• 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

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.