Production Planner

sulzer; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Company holidays

Annual bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is hiring a Production Planner to develop and manage production schedules ensuring on-time delivery. You will coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize resources and meet customer demand.

The role requires a university degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Great exposure to ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement initiatives are valuable.

Qualifications

• Typically a University degree (or equivalent work experience).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience or equivalent skills are minimally required.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

University degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

About the role

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.

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)
• 1 2 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 employment
• Tuition 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.