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In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.\nView the SENS Product Catalog\nSummary\nAs an Operations Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth production flow, accurate scheduling, and timely order fulfillment. You will act as the bridge between production, materials, scheduling, and shipping teams, identifying bottlenecks and communicating effectively to maintain operational excellence.\nResponsibilities\nCollaborate with the Production Team to plan output and review build schedules.\nSupport production scheduling for secondary manufacturing sites as needed.\nRun SyteLine (ERP) system reports across all product lines to identify part shortages and flag exception messages to procurement for immediate action to ensure priorities are met and production downtime is minimized.\nPartner closely with Procurement to communicate and expedite material shortages identified through ERP reporting and manual review.\nAttend daily Tier 2 production meetings with Leads and Supervisors.\nCollect daily/weekly data from production line boards and compile into a central reporting system.\nCommunicate issues from the production line to materials and planning teams.\nAssist scheduling with tracking on-time delivery (OTD) performance and investigating root causes of delayed sales orders, providing updates to stakeholders.\nConduct Clear to Build and Critical BOM Path reviews to ensure there are no material shortages before the production line gets to a build.\nEvaluate and update Planning BOMs (Bills of Materials) on a monthly basis, using demand and performance reports to true up forecasted material usage, in coordination with the Scheduler, who updates Planning BOM’s within SyteLine. \nGenerate and distribute planning reports for Buyers and Production to support daily execution.\nAssist with KPI data collection and presentation.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED\n3+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or a related function, preferably within a manufacturing environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, PivotTables, and similar data analysis functionality.\nExperience working with ERP/MRP systems.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.\nAbility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods.\nExperience using AI tools.\nLocation: Longmont, CO\nSchedule: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:30pm\nBase Compensation: $27 - $36is the projected hourly wage for this role and will be determined on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.\nBonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.\nClosing Date: November 15th. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.\nOnsite Perks\nFree gym with 24/7 access\nFree Electric Vehicle charging\nBreakfast and Lunch Café\nAfter hours Grab & Go snacks\nBasketball court\nWalking paths\nBenefits\nPaid Time Off\nPaid holidays\nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nShort-term and long-term disability\nLife insurance\n401(k) plan with immediate vesting\nEmployee referral program\nTuition reimbursement\nProfessional development \nAt SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.\nWe pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.\nWe hope you're interested in making a difference with us. 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