Planner I (I)

Sanders Industries Holdings•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

This position exists to support all manufacturing operation and requirements through work order and inventory maintenance. Bal Seal Engineering delivers advanced sealing, connecting, and contact solutions that serve medical, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Our proprietary spring-energized seals and electrical contacts help customers achieve precision, efficiency, and reliability. Employees thrive in a culture that values craftsmanship, technical mastery, and close partnership with customers solving complex challenges.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Minimum four years’ experience in production coordination or in a material management capacity in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to make informed decisions
Establish and standardize procedures
Self-motivated, goal driven, and able to work independently
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Experienced with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, i.e. Oracle and E1
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Windows XP, Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to work in a fast-paced team environment
Strong math aptitude
Must be able to sit for long periods at his/her desk as well as visit employees throughout the building to gather data and clarify information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and handle documents and products
The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred
APICS certification preferred
Understanding of Continuous Improvement practices like Lean or Six Sigma (certification preferred)

Responsibilities

Utilizes MRP to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and coordinates as required
Plan and release work orders to support the MRP messages and production
Schedules, coordinates, and expedites flow of work within or between departments to ensure a smooth flow of product
Participate in morning meetings to communicate expedites, upcoming shipments, and any constraints effecting shipments
Maintains running accounts of orders received, work completed, inventory, and coordinates with Customer Service on changing due dates
Matches workload, staffing, and equipment capacity to existing inventory and identifies/resolves any major work order discrepancies
Provides inputs to the Master Schedule to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
Utilizes ERP-based planning tools to determine monthly production requirements for critical resources and advises Inventory Control
Prepares production reports and maintains work order releases based on customer demand
Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements
Confers with department supervisors to determine progress and communicate Document Change Orders
Prepares outbound letters and packages for shipments
Monitors shipments, tracks shipments, and works to resolve delayed and/or late shipments
Schedules carrier pick-ups and maintains records of all outbound shipments
Perform other related duties as assigned