Production Planner I

Production Planner I

Position title: Production Planner I

Reports to: Planning and Master Scheduling Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado (on-site)

General Description

In-Situ Inc. is a leading global innovator of solutions for customers requiring water monitoring in a variety of different markets. We provide “best in class” groundwater, surface water level and water quality monitoring equipment along with data transmission and cloud-based management software resulting in an exceptional customer experience. We create industry leading products and solutions that focus on innovative design, high reliability, and world class manufacturing.

Not only does In-Situ provide an attractive offering to our customers, the Company also places a high value on engagement in our community, environmental projects, employee wellness and creating an open and fun work environment. We are looking for a Production Planner who is detail oriented, able to multi-task and able to work independently to accomplish objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize capacity.
• Release production orders for production to enable fulfillment of customer orders.
• Manage customer order ship dates and collaborate with internal teams to improve on-time fulfillment.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production plans, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate changes in demand or production issues.
• Communicate production requirements and address any issues.
• Manage key resources, shop floor schedule, and capacity.
• Team with production and purchasing groups to recognize and resolve capacity or critical material imbalances constraining factory production.
• Collaborate with customer service to understand customer requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor all production lines to ensure adherence to planned schedules and efficient resource utilization.
• Plan, measure, and monitor operations limits and capacity of the organization.
• Forecast and plan capacity requirements to ensure alignment with operations and determine variance from production schedules, resource levels and inventory demand.
• Manage production capacity to ensure efficient operation and minimize bottlenecks.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Collect and analyze data to drive continuous improvement.
• Work under management guidance for projects requiring analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in production planning, inventory management, or a similar role.
• Practical understanding of planning processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and production monitoring tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing demands.
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within small and large, diverse teams.
• Comfortable with fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 2 years manufacturing Production Planning experience
• APICS certification
• Working knowledge of S&OP process

Working Environment and Physical Conditions

• Normal factory environment
• Intermediate physical activity including lifting, bending, squatting, walking, and sitting, etc.

TOTAL REWARDS

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data and internal comps.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Variable compensation structure potential: Participation in a Company-sponsored variable compensation plan.

Benefits Available: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) matching, Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will and Trust Preparation Services, Travel Assistance Services, 10 paid holidays per year (set by the company), 20 days FTO (Flexible Time Off) accrued evenly throughout the year and other ancillary benefits.

Voluntary Benefits: Life, AD&D, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, FSA for Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, and other Supplemental Options.

Additional Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Continuing Education, Dependent Care, and Wellness Reimbursements.

In-Situ Inc. builds world-class environmental monitoring instruments ... and world-class careers!

• Please apply at https://in-situ.com/about/careers/ if the above qualifications are met.
• Please, no phone calls about this job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact the job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age over 40, genetic information, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

In-Situ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.