Production Planner

Production Planner I – Mikron Automation

Purchasing Support

• Forecast MI parts to meet project lead times.
• Review quarterly ocean shipments and adjust for unforeseen demand.
• Recommend blanket order quantities to mitigate lead times.
• Coordinate with Customer Service on procurement cycles for sales orders.

Project Management Support

• Participate in scheduling meetings to consolidate procurement dates.
• Assist with inventory picking and calling to support build schedules.
• Collaborate with expeditor and inventory team to ensure parts availability.
• Communicate schedule deviations and updates to project teams and suppliers.

Internal Machine Shop

• Communicate upcoming release schedules and workload.
• Create and release work orders; recommend internal vs. external fabrication.
• Maintain capacity planning and update ERP work order dates.
• Prioritize work orders to meet project and customer deadlines.

• Customer Focus:
  Deliver exceptional service and maintain strong relationships.
• Professionalism & Confidentiality:
  Uphold integrity in all interactions.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Work effectively across teams and with customers.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Embrace learning and adaptability.
• Flexibility:
  Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.

• BS degree or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with MRP systems and interpreting engineering drawings (CAD, DWF, PDF).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; SAP experience preferred.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be able to travel as requested, up to 10% of the time.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• May be required to work off‑shift hours and holidays.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1–2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

• Exposure to noise, vibration, temperature extremes, and clean‑room conditions.
• Potential hazards include mechanical, electrical, chemical, laser light, and sharps.
• This job will close on 01/16/2026; all applications will be accepted through that date.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing