Production Planning Team Leader

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

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Production Planning Team Leader - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

Sulzer is a world-renowned leader in fluid engineering, with over a century of experience in designing and manufacturing innovative pumping, mixing, and separation solutions. We’re proud to be named a Top Employer for 2024 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to excellence and employee development.

Our Leeds-based Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing Facility is looking for a skilled Planning Team Leader to oversee and guide our Production Planning team. In this role, you’ll lead efforts to optimise production schedules, manage finite capacity planning, and ensure seamless workflows.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead the Production Planning team to maintain and update work centre schedules in ORsoft and SAP, addressing capacity issues proactively.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term production plans to support operation cells and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Collaborate with production engineering and procurement to keep routing durations accurate.
• Implement KPIs to track department performance, fostering continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective team communication through regular SQDCPI meetings and manage key SAP transactions as Planning Coordinator.
  
  

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Relevant experience in engineering or manufacturing, particularly with one-off products
• Leadership and motivational skills to leverage team strengths and address areas for improvement
• SAP knowledge in WM and PP modules and familiarity with ORsoft
• Strong communication skills for clear, action-oriented directives
• Organisational abilities with a detail-oriented approach
• Adaptability and change management skills to guide process improvements
• Knowledge of Lean principles for efficiency and cost reduction
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive basic salary
• A personal bonus, paid annually based on company and personal performance.
• Flexi-time policy to support work-life balance
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities
  
  

At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Join us in driving quality excellence and contributing to our exciting growth story. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including a lively Sport & Social Club that offers access to weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more! Plus, stay energised with our 24/7 onsite gym, subsidised vending machines, and a canteen serving delicious hot and cold food.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from 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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.