Master Scheduler

E262 Sulzer Pumps (UK) Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

A company-wide bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days’ holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Cosco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing foryou

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to drive the master production schedule for engineer-to-order pump packages, coordinating demand, materials, labour and capacity across the site. You will partner with procurement to ensure material availability, identify risks and bottlenecks, monitor performance, and enable on-time, in-full delivery through cross‑functional coordination.

A background in engineering or manufacturing with SAP/ERP experience and project-based work is

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and scheduling best practices, with SAP experience preferred.
• Experience working in a project-based or engineer-to-order environment is beneficial.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, analytical approach with strong problem-solving capability.
• Experience within heavy engineering, rotating equipment, or similar industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise the master production schedule across engineer-to-order pump packages
• Coordinate pre-production planning including materials, labour, subcontract services, and capacity
• Ensure alignment between demand, project timelines, and manufacturing capability
• Work closely with procurement to ensure material availability supports schedule requirements
• Identify and manage constraints, risks, and bottlenecks within the production plan
• Provide clear visibility of schedules, priorities, and delivery risks to stakeholders
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement in planning performance
• Support on-time, in-full delivery through effective cross-functional coordination

Skills

Master scheduling

Production planning

Supply chain

MRP/ERP systems

SAP

Engineer-to-order

Project-based environment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Heavy engineering

Rotating equipment

Job description

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.

About the role Sulzer’s Leeds facility is a global centre of excellence for advanced design and manufacturing, delivering OEM pump technology and engineered solutions for critical industries including energy, water, chemicals and infrastructure. Following significant recent investment, the site is rapidly evolving, strengthening capabilities in advanced machining, digital engineering, testing and innovation—and serves as an end-to-end hub where new pumps are brought to life from concept and design through to manufacture, testing, delivery and full lifecycle support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise the master production schedule across engineer-to-order pump packages
• Coordinate pre-production planning including materials, labour, subcontract services, and capacity
• Ensure alignment between demand, project timelines, and manufacturing capability
• Work closely with procurement to ensure material availability supports schedule requirements
• Identify and manage constraints, risks, and bottlenecks within the production plan
• Provide clear visibility of schedules, priorities, and delivery risks to stakeholders
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement in planning performance
• Support on-time, in-full delivery through effective cross-functional coordination

About You

• Proven experience in a master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and scheduling best practices, with SAP experience preferred
• Experience working in a project-based or engineer-to-order environment is beneficial
• Ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex schedules
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, analytical approach with strong problem-solving capability
• Experience within heavy engineering, rotating equipment, or similar industries is desirable

What we offer you

We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from:

Core Benefits

Core Benefits A competitive salary A company-wide bonus scheme Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services) 33 days’ holiday Defined pension contribution Employee Assistance Programmes Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle Costco membership option Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends Long Service Awards Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

Onsite Perks

Onsite Perks Free, secure parking with EV charging Multi-faith prayer room Newly modernised work areas Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws 24/7 onsite gym Subsidised vending machines Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food

Working Pattern

This role is primarily site-based in Leeds, reflecting its close connection to our operations and team collaboration. However, we take a positive and flexible approach to ways of working, recognising the importance of balance and autonomy, so ad-hoc home working can be supported where appropriate. Alongside this, we offer a 37‑hour working week with a flexi-time policy, giving you the ability to bank hours and take them back as service leave, helping you manage your time in a way that works best for 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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive. Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! Are you interested in other opportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team