Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Production Manager

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Production Planner Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our dynamic team. This role involves overseeing daily production scheduling functions, managing manufacturing order releases, and aligning them with the company’s forecast and open demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and grow within the automation industry, with a focus on production planning and supply chain management.

• Oversee daily production scheduling functions.
• Manage and release manufacturing orders accurately and timely.
• Align manufacturing orders with company forecasts and open demand.
• Coordinate with procurement associates to move items to the facility or customer.
• Ensure all bill of materials are issued and manufacturing orders are reconciled or closed prior to shipping.
• Create purchase orders and manufacturing orders.
• Engage in vendor management.

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, buying, or production control.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

• Experience in a production environment is beneficial.
• Machine shop experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.

This position offers flexibility in working hours, with the option to work four ten-hour days or five eight-hour days. Our company is currently expanding, moving to a larger facility in Aurora, which offers more room for growth. We are a growing company, deeply involved in R&D, and offer a great opportunity to gain or expand experience in the automation industry. While initially a contract role, there is potential for permanent placement depending on budget outcomes.

Our work environment balances the feel of a family-owned business with the robust resources of a larger corporate entity. The team consists of nine members, all based in Colorado.

This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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