Master Scheduler
Sulzer · Leeds
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..The Role
The Master Scheduler reports to the Planning & Scheduling Manager and is responsible for driving pre-production readiness across the Leeds site. You’ll own the master production schedule, coordinating materials, labour, subcontractors and capacity ahead of manufacturing to ensure everything is in place for efficient execution. Acting as the central link between engineering, procurement, project management and operations, you’ll ensure plans are realistic, aligned and deliverable, setting projects up for the successful delivery of complex, engineer-to-order pump packages.
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
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 & lifestyle
Costco membership option
Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
Long Service Awards
Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.
Onsite Perks
Free, secure parking with EV charging
Multi-faith prayer room
Newly modernised work areas
Lively Sports & Social Club with events & prize draws
24/7 onsite gym
Subsidised vending machines
Subsidised Canteen offering hot and cold food
Working Pattern
This role is primarily site-based in Leeds, reflecting its close connection to our operations and team collaboration. However, we take a positive and flexible approach to ways of working, recognising the importance of balance and autonomy, so ad-hoc home working can be supported where appropriate. Alongside this, we offer a 37-hour working week with a flexi-time policy, giving you the ability to bank hours and take them back as service leave, helping you manage your time in a way that works best for you.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.