Production Planning Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ecolab, Nalco team as Production Planning Manager at our plant located in Fresno, Texas. This role will lead the production planning team to success by delivering results, driving planning process improvements, and building strong cross-functional relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of supply chain management and be capable of providing strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team.What’s in it For You:Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chainAccess to best-in-class resources, tools, and technologyThrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the worldWhat You Will Do:Leadership:Provide leadership and direction for the production planning team, overseeing day-to-day activities, making strategic decisions, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve success related todelivery, production, and financial goals, including inventory management.Work cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to:Allocate critical and/or constrained materialsReduce Excess/ Obsolete materialsTroubleshoot issues leading to DIFOT failuresUnderstand and react to changes in demandWork with Marketing to resolve slow-moving/ obsolete productsSet clear objectives and guide the team to ensure alignment with overall site-specific, and broader team goalsManage and Report out of team KPI/goals including DIFOT/SIFOT, Inventory health, and Schedule AdherenceLead and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings to evaluate metrics while addressing challenges and opportunitiesEscalations and Decision-Making:Handle escalations and complex issues related to production planning, raw material planning, and inventory goalsMake critical decisions that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of site planning operationsProjects and Process Improvement:Lead and drive projects focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimizationIdentify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall supply chain performanceEmploy problem-solving techniques such as 5 whys, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to effectively tackle challenges and ensure long-term successTalent Development:Develop and mentor team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster talent and skill developmentConduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performanceMinimumQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree6 years of Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing experience1 year of experience directly leading a teamStrong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skillsImmigration sponsorship not available for this positionPreferredQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of studyAdvanced degree, MBA preferredAbility to create, clearly articulate and execute on a strategic visionStrong business acumen and experience collaborating with Cross-functional teamsSkilled in resolving conflict situations effectivelyProven track record of successfully leading change initiatives to improve operational efficienciesStrong SAP proficiencyExperience in operational excellence and project management such as PMP, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.Advanced knowledge/ superuser in SAP and/or JDAAPICS Certification2-5 years’ experience leading a teamAnnual or Hourly Compensation RangeThe base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.BenefitsEcolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.Potential Customer Requirements NoticeTo meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. SummaryLocation: USA - Texas - FresnoType: Full time