Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products;

railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).The

Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading production planning, buying, sourcing, and materials management activities to optimize safe, efficient, and predictable manufacturing operations. This role provides strong leadership, coaching, and accountability to a team of planners and buyers while driving both near-term execution and long-term strategic improvement.

The Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager develops and implements systems, processes, and procedures that improve productivity, efficiency, and service by leveraging advanced planning and scheduling tools within the ERP environment. This role plays a critical part in stabilizing operational performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and aligning supply chain execution with business unit and corporate objectives.

The Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading production planning, buying, sourcing, and materials management activities to optimize safe, efficient, and predictable manufacturing operations. This role provides strong leadership, coaching, and accountability to a team of planners and buyers while driving both near-term execution and long-term strategic improvement.

The Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager develops and implements systems, processes, and procedures that improve productivity, efficiency, and service by leveraging advanced planning and scheduling tools within the ERP environment. This role plays a critical part in stabilizing operational performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and aligning supply chain execution with business unit and corporate objectives.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Responsibilities Lead the work of production planners and buyers. Develop team capability through coaching, mentoring, and structured performance management

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning team Develop, support, and implement cross functional and strategic initiatives that align with company goals

Champion a fact-based culture centered on measurable results and accountable behaviors. Establish clear expectations, standard work, and accountability across planning, buying, and materials functions

Lead production planning activities. Proactively look at future demand, identifying potential issues and ensuring material availability to meet production needs

Drive execution of materials management initiatives by understanding and responding to business requirements and operating plans

Develop and implement systems and procedures that increase productivity and efficiency while following good manufacturing practices utilizing state-of-the-art electronic planning and scheduling tools

Source and negotiate with world class suppliers to secure advantageous terms while managing supplier performance, contracts and compliance to support business needs

Maintain supplier relationships using vendor scorecards and continuous improvement discussions

Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for material shortages, inventory turns deficiencies, schedule misses, and inventory inaccuracies

Participate in capital equipment purchases and long-term supplier contract negotiations

Partner with Quality to address supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions

Develop and report on KPIs related to planning and buying

Oversee MRO purchasing to support operational uptime while maintaining cost discipline

Drive improvements in on-time delivery performance, schedule adherence, and material availability

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