Production Planner – Surge Arresters
Join as a Production Planner in Ludvika: plan and optimize production in SAP, ensure timely delivery, and collaborate with the team in a growing, automated manufacturing environment.
Location: Ludvika, Sweden (100% on-site – no remote work allowed)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-04-15 to 2027-04-14 (Extension possible)
Language: Swedish and English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory)
Apply Before: 2026-04-10
Role Overview
We are hiring a driven Production Planner for one our clients in Ludvika. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and optimizing production so that materials, capacity, and resources are available to meet delivery targets. You will work in SAP, allocate work orders, monitor and adjust plans, and collaborate closely with production, purchasing, project management, and other internal functions. This is a key position in a growing, highly automated manufacturing environment producing surge arresters for the global power market.
What You’ll Do
Plan and manage customer orders in the SAP system
Schedule and optimize production work across machines and lines
Allocate work orders and monitor production progress
Adjust plans to handle changes, quality issues, or delivery challenges
Prepare and update production documentation
Participate in planning meetings and drive improvements
Collaborate with production, purchasing, and project teams
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements
Previous experience in production planning
Experience from the manufacturing industry
Good knowledge of business systems (SAP experience is a strong advantage)
Fluent in Swedish and English (both spoken and written – mandatory)
Strong analytical skills combined with creative problem-solving
Structured, proactive, and able to take initiative
Ability to handle stress and stay focused under pressure
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Ability to work 100% on-site in Ludvika
Nice to Have
Degree in economics, supply chain, logistics, or related field
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Ludvika, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Associate
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
