Production Planner

Production Planner

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step.

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our  team in United States.

• Prepares work orders for factory by assuring engineering documents and routes are prepared. Reviews Bill of Material requirements, checks materials on‑hand, and creates requisitions for shortages.
• Serves as production Planner for two to three product lines.
• Purchases items set up on blanket orders; performs inventory planning for necessary safety‐stock items and assures purchased items arrive on time to meet schedules.
• Maintains and prepares manufacturing status reports and charts according to established production goals; serves as Engineering Change Coordinator.
• Releases work orders to factory based on Master Schedule dates, lead‑time of components, and shop capacity; monitors progress, establishes priorities for work centers and departments, reports schedule deviations, and initiates recovery plans.
• Expedites suppliers for materials and data needed to meet Master Schedule due dates.
• Initiates subcontract work, when necessary, to meet Master Schedule completion dates; evaluates load versus capacity to identify and act on overload situations.
• Coordinates with QE on rework, repair and warranty work in plant.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Associate degree minimum educational requirement or 5 to 7 years of experience in a production planner role.
• SAP knowledge preferred or use of a similar ERP system.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an engineer‑to‑order environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Sense of urgency to meet schedules.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, required.

• Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401(k) or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.