Machining Production Planner

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Machining Production Planner to optimize machining cell operations and enhance production efficiency. This role involves strategic planning, capacity assessment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ERP/MRP systems and a strong analytical mindset. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on critical industrial processes across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of manufacturing scheduling experience required.
• Over 10 years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create plans to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Minimize downtime during changeovers and resolve production issues.

Skills

Capacity Planning

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Machining Production Planner

At Spirax Sarco, we offer the industry’s most extensive range of products and services, combined with practical industry application expertise. We build solutions that set the benchmark for steam utilization worldwide.

Role Overview

The Machining Production Planner is responsible for planning and optimizing machining cell operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and minimal downtime. This role requires strong skills in capacity planning, strategic planning, and efficient changeover processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create plans to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve production goals.
• Minimize downtime during changeovers between production runs by scheduling and executing efficient transitions.
• Identify and resolve production issues proactively using analytical skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and maintenance to ensure alignment with production objectives.
• Assess and plan production capacity based on machine capabilities, labor, and materials to meet demand.
• Provide long-term scheduling expertise to production teams.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and business development to maintain master schedules using Microsoft Office or relevant software.
• Prepare daily work schedules, monitor progress, update schedules, and communicate critical adjustments to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• At least 4 years of manufacturing scheduling experience.
• Over 10 years of practical experience with ERP/MRP systems in a production environment.
• Experience in machining cell planning, preferably in cast iron and cast steel environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

About Us

Steam Thermal Solutions is part of Spirax Group, operating across 67 units globally. We are organized into four divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, and Gestra. We acquired Gestra five years ago, operating it as its own business alongside Spirax Sarco. We serve diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Power Generation, Semiconductors, and Healthcare, supporting critical industrial processes worldwide. With a presence in 165 countries, we deliver solutions for everyday items from baked beans to mobile phones.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, or other statuses. If you require accommodations during the application process or in the workplace, please contact us.