Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager

## Production Planning and Supply Chain Manager Apply:
Onsite:
Skokie, Illinois, USA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR101546

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…