Production Planner

RK Industries, LLC•Aurora, CO

1d•$28 - $34

About The Position

The Production Planner supports daily production planning and scheduling for RK Mechanical’s fabrication operations, helping turn project designs into high-quality fabricated products delivered on time and within budget. The role coordinates fabrication schedules and production forecasts to optimize workflow and batch flow through the shop. Working with the Shop Superintendent, Project Managers, Purchasing, Operations, and Field Operations, the Production Planner aligns materials, labor, production sequences, and delivery schedules with project requirements. The role also maintains scheduling information, reviews production plans and productivity, interprets blueprints and specifications, and recommends process improvements to support safe, efficient, high-quality operations and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Relevant experience in production planning, scheduling, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related field.
Ability to coordinate multiple schedules, material requirements, and production priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and established budgets.
Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and production sequencing plans.
Experience with production scheduling software and database maintenance.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review productivity data and recommend process improvements.
Strong communication and teamwork skills when working with shop personnel, Purchasing, Project Managers, and Field Operations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and make recommendations while working within established procedures.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Global Shop Solutions.

Responsibilities

Support the Shop Superintendent with daily production planning and scheduling to ensure fabricated products meet or exceed customer requirements.
Coordinate fabrication schedules and update production forecasts to optimize workflow and batch flow through the shop.
Collaborate with Purchasing to coordinate material procurement based on fabrication sequences, construction schedules, and shop requirements.
Review sequencing plans, budgeted hours, fabrication requirements, and delivery dates to support efficient production.
Enter production sequences into internal scheduling systems and develop work orders for fabrication.
Maintain and update the Global Shop Solutions scheduling database to support accurate production planning.
Verify estimated hours are reflected in production sequence plans and coordinate with Operations to address discrepancies.
Interpret blueprints and specifications to recommend process improvements and identify potential cost impacts.
Track and analyze shop productivity, establish production rates, and share findings with the Shop Superintendent.