Production Planner
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Occupation Type
Planning, process and production technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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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
At Sulzer GT Aero, we specialize in the repair, overhaul, and field service of industrial, marine, and power gas turbines. With over two decades of expertise, our team delivers tailored solutions to clients worldwide, ensuring reliability, performance, and rapid turnaround. From spare parts and consultancy to full turbine refurbishment, we’re the trusted partner for critical rotating equipment.
As a Production Planner at Sulzer GT Aero Services Ltd., you will be instrumental in optimizing our manufacturing processes for critical aerospace components. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials and work-in-progress, and contributing to the overall operational excellence of our facility.
This role is based full-time at our Netherley facility near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, a key hub for our turbine operations and customer support.
Job Responsibilities
About The Role
At Sulzer GT Aero, we specialize in the repair, overhaul, and field service of industrial, marine, and power gas turbines. With over two decades of expertise, our team delivers tailored solutions to clients worldwide, ensuring reliability, performance, and rapid turnaround. From spare parts and consultancy to full turbine refurbishment, we’re the trusted partner for critical rotating equipment.
As a Production Planner at Sulzer GT Aero Services Ltd., you will be instrumental in optimizing our manufacturing processes for critical aerospace components. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of materials and work-in-progress, and contributing to the overall operational excellence of our facility.
This role is based full-time at our Netherley facility near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, a key hub for our turbine operations and customer support.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules and plans, taking into account material availability, capacity, and labor resources.
- Monitor production progress against established schedules, identify potential bottlenecks or deviations, and proactively communicate and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on production requirements, material lead times, and quality standards.
- Manage and track inventory levels for raw materials, components, and finished goods, working to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate reports, analyze production data, and make informed planning decisions.
- Relevant of experience in a production planning or scheduling role within an engineering or manufacturing environment,
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse teams.
- A competitive basic salary
- Company-wide Bonus Scheme
- 33 days annual leave.
- Defined pension contributions.
- Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
- Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
- Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
- Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
- Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
- Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
- Were proud to support those whove served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.
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.