Production Planner

About Us

We are a world-leading Engine MRO service provider headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, boasting over 90 years of experience in delivering customized maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to more than 300 customers worldwide. With a strong global network and a commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainability, we safely power our customers' flights every day.

Role Overview

We seek dedicated and skilled individuals to enhance our Engine Mechanic teams at Zurich Airport and Bad Zurzach. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring on-time delivery, achieving assembly output targets, and maintaining a smooth operational flow across the assembly processes for CFM56 and PW engines. You will act as the key interface between Assembly Operations, Planning, and supporting departments, coordinating production activities, identifying and mitigating delivery risks, and driving actions to achieve output and HOT (Hand-Over-to-Test) targets.

Your Tasks

• Monitor and optimize production schedules for engine assembly.
• Track engine progress and ensure adherence to key milestones and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to resolve material, capacity, and technical constraints.
• Identify operational risks and implement recovery plans to maintain schedule performance.
• Analyze production data, prepare reports, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead planning discussions and provide transparent communication on production status, performance, and risks.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other support functions to ensure production targets are met.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a comparable role.
• Professional experience in a technically complex Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to think holistically and work effectively across functions and organizational boundaries.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, perform under pressure, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

What We Offer

We provide an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. With competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is designed with our people’s best interests in mind to aid in everyday life and various situations. For further details, please visit our website.