Production Planner I at Mikron Corporation Denver

Englewood, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Project Management, Inventory Management, Communication, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Mrp Systems, Engineering Drawings, Microsoft Suite, Sap, Customer Service, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Flexibility, Capacity Planning, Work Order Management

Industry

Description

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*

Responsibilities

The Production Planner oversees the material release process for assembly and manufacturing, acting as a liaison between design and operations. Key tasks include forecasting parts, coordinating procurement cycles, and maintaining work order schedules.