Production Planner

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Production Planner to join our  team in the 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 Buyer/Planner for common components. Purchases items set up on blanket orders. Performs inventory planning for necessary safety stock items. Assures purchased items are arriving 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 sub‑contract work, when necessary, to meet Master Schedule completion dates. Evaluates load vs. capacity to identify and act on overload situations.
• Co‑ordinates with QE on Rework, Repair and Warranty work in plant.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Display a 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.

Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Kerry Wilt at  or Hiring Manager – Manuel Machado. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing