Production Planner

E488 Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Company holidays

Annual bonus program

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K or Roth match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc. is seeking a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing and logistics to optimize resources and meet customer demand.

You will create schedules based on demand forecasts, monitor progress, adjust plans, analyze capacity and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging ERP/MRP systems and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Analyze capacity and resource constraints.
• Implement planning tools and systems.
• Report planning metrics and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP and MRP systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication abilities

Multitasking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

About the role

Job Summary The Production Planner is responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products. This role coordinates with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resource utilization and meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Analyze capacity and resource constraints.
• Implement planning tools and systems.
• Report planning metrics and performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience) and at least of 5-7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent skills) are minimally required to carry out the role.

• Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

What we offer you

• 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% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employmentTuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance Quarterly
• Gym Reimbursement

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.