What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at Stadler US?
Production Planner
Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules and detailed weekly planning to ensure alignment of materials, labor, equipment, and timelines. This role manages work orders, production structures, and ERP/MRP systems while coordinating cross-functional activities to support efficient, on-time manufacturing operations.
Key Activities
Stadler offers a wide range of international career opportunities. Here you get the chance to expand your potential, take on meaningful responsibilities, and deliver outstanding performance within dedicated teams. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. Are you ready to achieve great things with us?
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining master production schedules and detailed weekly planning to ensure alignment of materials, labor, equipment, and timelines. This role manages work orders, production structures, and ERP/MRP systems while coordinating cross-functional activities to support efficient, on-time manufacturing operations.
Key Activities
- Develop, maintain, and update master production schedules and detailed weekly planning
- Coordinate production sequencing, assembly timelines, and capacity planning
- Create and maintain production structures, Bills of Resources (BORs), and MBGs
- Ensure alignment of materials, labor, and equipment with production requirements
- Release material requirements to Logistics and forecast materialization needs
- Monitor and resolve missing parts to prevent production delays
- Maintain and update ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Infor) to ensure data accuracy and integrity
- Consolidate planning inputs from Production, Project Management, and Commissioning
- Communicate schedule impacts and updates to key stakeholders
- Prepare and distribute production schedules and reports for planning meetings
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize scheduling, throughput, and efficiency
- Manage change processes and update assembly processes accordingly
- Maintain master data, technical structures, and sales order/delivery schedules
- Administer timekeeping systems (Calitime), including clocks and task tracking
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, components, and materials
- Capacity Planning & Resource Allocation
- ERP/MRP Systems (Infor or similar)
- Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
- Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail & Data Integrity
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Change Management & Process Adaptation
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Quality, Safety, and Compliance Focus
What We Offer
- Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
- Competitive Pay (yearly bonus potential)
- Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans
- 401(k) with employer match after 90 days
- Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday
- Paid training / Career development
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Referral bonus program
Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer