Production Planner

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/21/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Production Planner to join our Consumables NCA Pump Business Line team. You will be responsible for production planning, assembly coordination, and expediting of orders for all pump equipment orders assembled in Columbia, SC, which involves expanding the bills of material to review and identify material shortages affecting product delivery and responding to inventory demand and expedite needs. Your role plays a crucial part in maintaining an open line of communication with purchasing, quality, sourcing, technical support, and Contracts Administration, which will contribute to the timely and efficient delivery of products. In this position, you will report to the Production Manager.

This position is mainly located in Columbia, South Carolina, but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Team you belong to:

You will join a team of experts in production planning and assembly coordination dedicated to ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of pump equipment orders. We are currently working on developing and maintaining master assembly production schedules, leading weekly production meetings, and coordinating with technical support, sourcing, and purchasing.

We work closely with internal stakeholders, such as the Internal Quotations & Inquiries Team, Order Management Group, Customer Order Engineering, Operative Purchasing, Quality, Sourcing, and Logistics. Our team culture is all about collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The members in our team are located in various locations.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, maintain, and communicate master assembly production schedules.
• Lead weekly production meetings and publish key actions.
• Coordinate with technical support, sourcing, and purchasing to ensure that all Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) are in place where applicable to the order.
• Consult with Applications, Engineering, Production Control, Purchasing, Sourcing, QA, and Technical Support to resolve issues in assembly.
• Ensure accurate and achievable MRP from production order creation to completion.
• Maintain level forecasted capacity utilization in SAP.
• Ensure production orders are in support of sales order first promise dates.
• Make lead time recommendations to Applications Engineering based on available capacity.

Who you are:

• Minimum of Associates degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field or equivalent education and experience (BA degree a plus).
• Minimum 3-5 years’ working experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Understands and has experience working in a make-to-order (MTS) business environment.
• High level of computer skills – SAP Materials Management (MM) experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with pumps is a plus (nice-to-have).
• Technical aptitude required.
• Strong sense of urgency, personal ownership of position, and willingness to go beyond job boundaries.
• Organized with keen observation skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand bills of materials with sub-level assemblies.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to make complex decisions in a constantly changing environment.
• Energetic with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to understand issues domestically and internationally and communicate effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Be self-motivated and complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation.

What's in it for you:

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

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We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  
 
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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