Master Scheduler

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 Sulzer’s Leeds facility is a global centre of excellence for advanced design and manufacturing, delivering OEM pump technology and engineered solutions for critical industries including energy, water, chemicals and infrastructure. Following significant recent investment, the site is rapidly evolving, strengthening capabilities in advanced machining, digital engineering, testing and innovation—and serves as an end-to-end hub where new pumps are brought to life from concept and design through to manufacture, testing, delivery and full lifecycle support. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimise the master production schedule across engineer-to-order pump packages Coordinate pre-production planning including materials, labour, subcontract services, and capacity Ensure alignment between demand, project timelines, and manufacturing capability Work closely with procurement to ensure material availability supports schedule requirements Identify and manage constraints, risks, and bottlenecks within the production plan Provide clear visibility of schedules, priorities, and delivery risks to stakeholders Monitor schedule adherence and drive continuous improvement in planning performance Support on-time, in-full delivery through effective cross-functional coordination About You Proven experience in a master scheduling, production planning, or supply chain role within an engineering or manufacturing environment Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and scheduling best practices, with SAP experience preferred Experience working in a project-based or engineer-to-order environment is beneficial Ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex schedules Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive, analytical approach with strong problem-solving capability Experience within heavy engineering, rotating equipment, or similar industries is desirable What we offer you We’ve recently invested significantly in modernising our Leeds facility — creating a brighter, more efficient, and more advanced workspace designed to support high‑quality work and a great employee experience. Alongside our upgraded facilities, you’ll benefit from: Core Benefits Core Benefits A competitive salary A company-wide bonus scheme Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services) 33 days’ holiday Defined pension contribution Employee Assistance Programmes Discounts on shopping, entertainment