Production Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. EnerSys scores A on the Alion truth index.
ABSL Space Products, a division of EnerSys Advanced Systems, is the world’s leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for space applications. From our Longmont, CO facility, our team designs advanced lithium-ion battery systems to meet the extreme demands of space travel. Our batteries power cutting-edge spacecraft and launch vehicles, driving innovation in space exploration, scientific discovery, and beyond.
At ABSL, we maintain a tight-knit, collaborative culture where employees enjoy the small-company feel while benefiting from the resources and stability of EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented individuals who share a passion for space and power technologies to join our dynamic team.
Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
What We Offer:
- Generous Time Off - 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- Financial & Career Growth - Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- 401(k) Matching - 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- Flexible Schedule - 9/80 work schedule (9-hour days Monday-Friday, with every other Friday off - meaning a 3-day weekend every other week!)
- Innovative & Collaborative Culture - Be part of a smart, high-performing, and passionate team that values creativity, diverse backgrounds, and an inclusive environment
- Great Location - Our Longmont, CO office is conveniently located right off the Diagonal Highway
At ABSL, we don’t just build batteries-we power missions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. If you're excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Compensation Range: $76,400 - $95,900
(Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.)
Job Purpose
EnerSys ABSL is seeking a Production Planner to support program execution through the development and maintenance of production schedules, planning tools, and reporting.
The Production Planner serves as a central coordination resource for planning and schedule management, helping the organization proactively understand impacts, constraints, and dependencies while supporting execution of active programs.
In this role, you will provide department managers, program managers, and other leadership roles with the accurate schedule data and insights needed for them to make informed business decisions. You will maintain program visibility across multiple functions, identify schedule conflicts and execution risks, and ensure stakeholders have timely information to support successful program execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a production schedule that reflects program requirements, production plans and needs, as well as customer commitments and milestones
- Create and maintain any necessary planning tools and reports that provide leadership and department managers with accurate, actionable program information
- Utilize inputs from program schedules to generate production plans that trigger inventory releases to support production start dates
- Analyze schedules to identify risks, potential resource constraints, conflicts, and potential impacts to production execution, escalating concerns to management as appropriate
- During active production, identify constraints and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Coordinate physical hardware movement between manufacturing, test, and shipping teams
- Act as intermediary between the manufacturing/test/quality supervisors and the manufacturing/test/quality managers
- Work with program managers to optimize production flows in their program schedules
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in program planning, production planning, scheduling, project coordination, or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft suite, including Microsoft Project and/or MS Project Server and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and schedule impacts
- High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing schedules, reports, dashboards, or performance metrics
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, energy, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience with Power BI, ERP/MRP systems, or other reporting and analytics tools
General Job Requirements
- This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
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