* Production Planner *

* Production Planner * 
 

• Develop and manage production plans to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Translate customer and market demand into efficient production schedules
• Partner with operations, sales, and logistics teams to ensure alignment
• Follow products through the production process, ensuring quality and yields are maintained and improved
• Monitor production performance and proactively identify risks, gaps, and improvements
• Maintain accurate data in systems like SAP and LIMS
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, process optimization)
• Troubleshoot production challenges and drive corrective actions

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, the Sciences, or a related field
• 2+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with SAP (MM/PP)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and adapt in a dynamic environment

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
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Agencies:

Oerlikon only accepts agency resumes for positions that have been explicitly approved by HR for third-party support. We work exclusively with our approved vendors who have agreed to Oerlikon’s terms and conditions and have an executed contract in place. Any resumes or profiles submitted to Oerlikon employees for roles not approved and requested by HR will be considered unsolicited, and Oerlikon will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.