Planner

Job Title: Production Planner
Schedule: Flexible - 4x10s or 5x8s
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.
Why This Role Stands Out
Join a fast-growing automation company expanding into a larger facility in Aurora. This is a chance to get hands-on exposure to production planning, supply chain, and cutting-edge R&D, with clear potential to convert into a long-term role.
If you enjoy solving problems, staying organized, and being at the center of operations, this role gives you real ownership from day one.
Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

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

What You'll Get

• Flexible schedule (4x10s option = long weekends)
• High visibility in a small, collaborative team (9 people locally)
• Exposure to R&D and advanced automation work
• Opportunity to convert to full-time as the company grows
• A culture that blends family-owned feel with corporate resources

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Denver, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $48.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2026.
About Actalent


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.


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