Production Planner

• 20 July 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • CHF 5-200 - 5-650 /year • Rue du Moutier 49, 1337 Vallorbe Les Usines Métallurgiques de Vallorbe SA (UMV) are internationally recognized as the preferred partner of the most demanding professionals for its precision tools. Possessing great innovation capacities, the company, with nearly 200 employees, markets its products in more than 80 countries via a distribution network. As part of our development, we are currently looking for a Production Planner Your missions He or she manages the planning of our production under the supervision of the Planning Manager and the Supply Chain Manager. In this capacity, he or she participates in the realization of the production S&OP, manages production plans, and coordinates the release of production orders while maintaining the defined planning parameters. He or she participates in the evolution of selection and requirements calculation tools. Your activities • Participate in the realization of the production S&OP, • Plan production in the short/medium term (monthly workload analysis), • Monitor adherence to the production plan, • Maintain planning parameters (item and production workstations) and evolve management policies, • Create tools to select and perform releases, • Be proactive in optimizing production management, • Master and evolve the requirements calculation tool, • Ensure coordination with partner departments (Sales, Production, Procurement, Methods, Quality), • Ensure consistency between given deadlines and customer commitments, • Schedule production lines, • Ensure the follow-up of production orders and their timely arrival, • Perform the release of production orders, • Manage performance indicators in the workshop, Professional and personal skills • Mastery of production management and planning systems (ERP) • Knowledge of the global management of an industry • Ability to evaluate forecast production times • Analytical and synthesis skills • Planning & organization skills • Decision-making spirit and ability to act • Collaborative and participatory spirit • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate • Sense of responsibility, flexibility, and openness • Stress resistance • Sense of pedagogy and diplomacy • Ability to demonstrate rigor and methods • Ability to take initiative • Flexibility and versatility Basic and continuous training • HES-EPFL engineering diploma or title deemed equivalent. • Master IT tools: ERP, Excel, Access • Knowledge of MS Office, ERP management tools, and project management • French native speaker with a fluent level of English (min. C1) Start of activity: immediately or to be agreed Contract type: CDI Workplace: Vallorbe If you meet these criteria and the challenge related to the position awakens your interest, we invite you to apply by submitting your complete application (CV, certificates, cover letter, diplomas...). We look forward to receiving your application.