Production Control Manager, Operations

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

This role is responsible for overseeing scheduling, planning, inventory control, production control, and shipping/receiving operations for the Sulzer Nuclear Service Center. The position works closely with Customer Service and Manufacturing to ensure product availability, optimize production capacity, meet delivery commitments, and drive continuous improvement in operational performance and cost reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production scheduling and planning activities.
• Coordinate inventory control processes to support production requirements.
• Establish manufacturing priorities in collaboration with planning teams.
• Leads cross-functional discussions to resolve production and delivery challenges.
• Monitor production capacity and delivery schedules to meet customer commitments.
• Identify and resolve production and process issues to maintain schedule adherence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Oversee warehouse operations and materials management.
• Ensure efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping activities
• Support and participate in LEAN initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Support company-wide Quality Management efforts.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, production control, and shipping/receiving personnel.
• Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage employee recognition and corrective actions.
• Resolve employee concerns and operational issues in accordance with company policy.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in production control systems and management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pump manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; SAP preferred
• Strong focus on planning, execution, continuous improvement, and leadership.
• APICS Certification a plus
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement
  
  

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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