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FE_WIBU-E488

Production Planner - Full Time - Portland (OR), United States

 

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. 

 

We are looking for a/an Production Planner  to join our FE_WIBU  team in United States . 

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

  • Prepares work orders for factory by assuring engineering documents and routes are prepared.  Reviews Bill of Material requirements, checks materials on-hand, and creates requisitions for shortages.
  • Serves as Buyer/Planner for common components.  Purchases items set up on blanket orders.  Performs inventory planning for necessary safety stock items.  Assures purchased items are arriving on time to meet schedules.
  • Maintains and prepares manufacturing status reports and charts according to established production goals.  Serves as Engineering Change Coordinator.
  • Releases work orders to factory based on Master Schedule dates, lead-time of components, and shop capacity.  Monitors Progress.  Establishes priorities for work centers and departments.  Reports schedule deviations and initiates recovery plans. 
  • Expedites suppliers for materials and data needed to meet Master Schedule due dates.
  • Initiates sub-contract work, when necessary, to meet Master Schedule completion dates.  Evaluates load vs. capacity to identify and act on overload situations.
  • Coordinates with QE on Rework, Repair and Warranty work in plant.
  • Regular and reliable attendance

 

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in an engineer to order environment
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with internal and external customers is effectively required.
  • Display a sense of urgency to meet schedules
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel required.

 

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 employment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

 

Do you have a question about the role? 
 

Reach out to Kerry Wilt at Kerry.Wilt@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Manuel Machado. 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 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

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About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com

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