Planner I, Material

Hach is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of analytical instruments, test kits and reagents for testing the quality of water, aqueous solutions, and air. Our products are designed specifically for quality, accuracy, and simplicity. Strengthened by our sister companies in the environmental industry worldwide, our goal for the future is to continue to provide customers with reliable instrumentation, accurately prepared reagents, proven methods, simplified procedures, and outstanding technical support. We offer an environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented. Working at Hach will provide you the opportunity for robust career development.

OUR MISSION: Ensure water quality for people around the world.

OUR VISION: We make water analysis better – faster, simpler, greener and more informative – via unsurpassed customer partnerships, the most knowledgeable experts, and reliable, easy-to-use products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate production levels to satisfy customer on-time delivery expectations while balancing inventory levels and production capacity.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 6:00a-2:30p.  Overtime may be required.

TYPE OF ROLE: Onsite   - Loveland, CO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete monthly cycle counts.

• Manage raw material levels for Kanban parts. 

• Activate and/or scan Kanban cards as necessary to ensure proper raw material stocking levels and custom/spike order planning.

• Work with support departments (Purchasing, sister companies, etc.) to maintain correct inventory and safety stock levels.

• Maintain assigned database fields for new and existing products.              

• Input and update BOM's and routings, using product knowledge and information provided by other departments.

• Attend design and implementation meetings to assist in new product introductions.

• Advise production management regarding current and future workloads.

• Participate in meetings to plan workload, expedite out-of-stocks, plan resource utilization, work on projects, resolve problems, etc. 

• Manage Inventory levels for assigned report codes             

• Initiate NCNs to quarantine, re-work and control non-conforming products

• Implement ECO changes in accordance with the quality system guidelines

• Suggest improvements and support kaizen and DBS activities

• Comply with company safety and good housekeeping policies

OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with inventory transactions and problems.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Why you want this job

• You will be helping ensure water quality for people around the world!
• You get to be a part of our partner company, Danaher Corporation, rated 162 on the Fortune 500 list
• As part of Danaher, you can grow your career across four high-impact industries, six continents and more than 20 global operating companies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/ GED or equivalent and 1-3 years Operations experience

• Previous experience with MRP planning and pull planning systems preferred

• Previous experience with inventory control beneficial

• Proven PC skills with Microsoft products

• Math skills, including decimals and conversion factors (metric/English)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Good project management skills

• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external contacts

• Ability to adapt to frequent changes

• Creative and innovative

• Organized, efficient, accurate and detail oriented

• Ability to handle stressful situations

• Ability to make fact-based decisions

• Ability to assimilate and use a broad spectrum of information

• Ability to multi-task

• Possess working knowledge of computer inventory systems

• Possess a thorough understanding of Hach processes and procedures, or equivalent external experience

ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee may occasionally squat, turn/twist, or reach.  The employee is constantly using hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:  eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, face shield, or laser goggles.  Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible pre-employment physical and/or credit history review. Hach will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal Law.

The hourly rate or salary range for this role is $19.97-$22.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado.  This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the Careers Page at https://jobs.danaher.com/global/en/ (or through the Workday “Find Jobs” function if you are a current employee)

Note:  No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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