Production Planner

Job Store Staffing is seeking a Production Planner for a client in the Centennial, CO area. The production planner is expected to be an expert in IQMS. They will be responsible for projecting production needs, investigating ways to reduce costs, investigating ways to increase productivity, and training new staff on the IQMS system. This is a direct-hire opportunity for the right candidate.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-330pm with expected overtime

Pay: $35- $42/hr Relocation Assistance is offered for the right candidate

Job Duties of the Production Planner:

Plan, schedule and coordinate production of customer's products

Evaluate raw material inventory and equipment availability/suitability to ensure production success

Review BOM's (Bills of Manufacture) to ensure accuracy and coordinate with Engineering to update BOMs as required

Report production output, status and issues to management

Work collaboratively with the production team to handle production disruptions and productivity problems

Investigate ways to improve productivity and reduce costs

Quickly determine alternate scheduling when problems come up

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of production reporting in IQMS system

Train and monitor PMT employees in the proper use of IQMS

Requirements of the Production Planner:

5+ years of manufacturing experience

IQMS experience

Knowledge of production processes and quality control

Math and analytical skills

Technical skills using material requirements planning and scheduling software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of employees

Organizational and time-management skills

Deadline driven

Coaching skills with the ability to motivate employees

Strong computer-based skills (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)