<p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0135569<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-07-14<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Customer Service & Contact Center Operations<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p>We are looking for an engaged and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing our production flow and ensuring that we meet our delivery targets efficiently. You will develop and implement production plans, while continuously monitoring and adjusting them based on demand and production capacity.</p><p></p><p><b>How You'll Make an Impact</b></p><ul><li>Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules and plans.</li><li>Monitor production processes and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.</li><li>Work closely with the purchasing, inventory, and production teams to ensure material availability and sufficient production capacity.</li><li>Analyze production data and delivery performance to identify areas for improvement.</li><li>Be responsible for capacity planning and resource utilization.</li><li>Manage and communicate changes in production plans to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Drive and improve production planning by implementing new processes and tools that reduce production disruptions and optimize lead times.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your Background</b></p><ul><li>Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. relevant work experience in a similar area is equally valued.</li><li>At least one year of experience in production planning, preferably within the manufacturing industry.</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MPS/MRP systems.</li><li>Solid analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach to work.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong interest in optimizing processes.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken Swedish and English skills.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li>Collective bargaining agreement</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Wellness allowance</li><li>Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally</li><li>A mentor to support you during the onboarding phase</li><li>Various training and professional development opportunities</li><li>A diverse workplace with more than 70 nationalities represented in Sweden</li><li>Additional compensation during parental leave</li><li>Benefits portal with thousands of discounts and offers</li></ul><p></p><p><b>More about us</b></p><p>Are you ready for an exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed after the vacation periods end. But don´t delay – apply today!</p><p></p><p><b>Hiring Manager</b>, Jonathan S. Snäll, jonathan.s.snall@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position.<br /> </p><p><b>Union representatives</b>: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, + 46 107-38 31 52, Unionen: Olle Ruzicka, +46 107-38 31 44, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, + 46 107-38 70 43<br /> </p><p>For any other questions, please contact <b>Talent Acquisition Coordinator</b>, Elina Mannelqvist, elina.mannelqvist@hitachienergy.com.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodation</b></p><p><b>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a </b><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question"><span style="color:#0000ff"><b><u>general inquiry form</u></b></span></a><b> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment</b></p><p><b>As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as </b><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr"><span style="color:#0000ff"><b><u>Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</u></b></span></a><b><br /><br /><span style="font-size:inherit">Background Screening and Security Checks</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:inherit">As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:inherit">For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size:inherit">The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.</span></b></p>
