Production Planner

Job description

As a Production Planner at NOV Subsea Production Systems, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient production operations across our sites. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and resources.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain to align plans and proactively address potential challenges. You will monitor production performance, analyze data and KPIs, and drive continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and delivery performance.

About the Company

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.

At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US).  Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a global engineering and manufacturing company with a strong market position
• Interesting and challenging assignments in a technologically advanced production environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Stable employment conditions and a strong focus on health, safety, and well-being
• An informal and open working culture with a high level of trust, personal responsibility, and teamwork

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resources.
• Collaborate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, to coordinate and streamline production processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and work closely with the procurement team to ensure adequate stock of raw materials and finished goods.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic changes.
• Work with the production team to address any challenges or disruptions to the production schedule and propose effective solutions.
• Utilize Advanced planning and scheduling tools and software to enhance efficiency and accuracy in production planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Logistics, International Relations, International trade or related areas
• Fluent English
• Proven experience in production planning /manufacturing scheduling or a related role.
• Proficiency in using Advanced planning and scheduling tools such as Opcenter APS, Rob-ex, Cyber Plan will be a differential
• Proficiency in using production planning software and tools (Excel, Primavera, MS Project it will be a differential)
• Proficiency in using production planning ERP such as Oracle EBS will be a differential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Flexible Pipes would be an advantage