We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Planner to join our manufacturing team. The Production Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules, ensuring material availability, balancing production capacity, and supporting on-time delivery to customers. This role works closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Suppliers to ensure efficient production flow and optimal use of resources. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating production activities, managing planning parameters within the ERP system, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and communicate production plans and schedules. Perform capacity and workload planning to optimize production resources. Monitor customer demand and ensure production plans support delivery commitments. Release and manage production orders in the ERP system. Coordinate material requirements and ensure timely availability of materials for production. Monitor inventory levels and perform material planning and follow-up activities. Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding production planning matters. Collaborate with Customer Service to support customer requirements and delivery performance. Maintain and optimize planning parameters within the ERP system. Participate in production meetings, product launches, and change management activities. Analyze production performance and identify potential risks to supply or delivery schedules. Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and supply chain processes. Assist other planning team members and provide planning support as required. What we’re looking for Essential Experience in production planning, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or a similar environment. Strong understanding of production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management. Experience working with ERP/MRP systems. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken. Desirable Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Experience with capacity planning and demand forecasting. Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, IFS, or other ERP systems. Experience working in cross-functional international teams. PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE TM. PHINIA designs systems to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance across a variety of applications, including light passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway, industrial and other applications, while investing in alternative fuels to support lower carbon mobility. SEM AB är en del av PHINIA Inc sedan 1 augusti 2025.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Behavioral Science, Psychology, or a related field. Master’s degree or additional HR/labor law training is an advantage. 5+ years of progressive HR coordination/ supervising role, preferably in a manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or industrial environment. Experience working with Swedish employment legislation, collective agreements, union cooperation, and employee relations matters is strongly preferred. Good understanding of work environment responsibilities, rehabilitation processes, sick leave follow-up, and cooperation with occupational health providers in Sweden. Experience supporting a shift-based or operational workforce is an advantage. Ability and willingness to work full-time onsite at the Åmål manufacturing site are required. Key Job Skills: Strong Business Partnership: able to understand plant priorities and translate them into pragmatic people’s actions. Employee Relations Confidence: comfortable advising managers, supporting fair processes, and engaging constructively with employees and union representatives. Clear Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills in Swedish and English are required. Structured and Reliable: able to manage priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver operational HR activities with quality and confidentiality. Trust and Integrity: acts with fairness, respect, transparency, and sound judgement in sensitive situations. Change and Continuous Improvement Mindset: comfortable simplifying processes, using data, and supporting leaders through change. Digital Confidence: proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems is an advantage. PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE TM. PHINIA designs systems to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance across a variety of applications, including light passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway, industrial and other applications, while investing in alternative fuels to support lower carbon mobility. SEM AB är en del av PHINIA Inc sedan 1 augusti 2025.
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