Production Planning Supervisor

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77047 Work Arrangement: Onsite What You’ll Do The Production Planning Supervisor oversees the development, preparation, and maintenance of production schedules. In this role, you will provide results‑driven leadership in planning responsibilities with a focus on best practices, quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Define and implement Planning and Scheduling KPIs and dashboards, leveraging metrics and other tools, to drive departmental performance. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment of production plans to support customer demand and meet On Time Delivery goals. Oversee the sequencing of jobs, processes and assignments to individual work centers while providing interface, in partnership with shop floor leadership, between shop floor and leadership. Develop and Maintain the Master Production Schedule. Define and implement the weekly Production Meeting by value stream. Participate in the Sales and Operations review to align supply with demand. Implement capacity planning by value stream, identify bottlenecks and schedule around planned downtime. Establish and maintain all key planning fields in ERP (lead times, safety stock, days’ supply etc.). Establish and run What‑If scenarios for production plan impacts. Implement Forecast and ensure production plan aligns with forecast accuracy. Interact with production and sales personnel to update and advise of progress and new developments. Deliver and foster continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility. Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence team in the development and implementation of global initiatives. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, implement cost‑effective initiatives, and develop best practices for planning, scheduling, and material control. Establish, update and implement policies, procedures and related work instructions. Supervisory Responsibilities Train, mentor, evaluate, and direct the daily activities of planners to ensure high‑quality work and professional development. Lead by example and motivate the team to create a dynamic, empowering, and collaborative working environment. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain considered. 5+ years’ manufacturing environment supply chain experience including production planning. Metric driven with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Familiarity with ISO 9000 requirements. Strong MS Excel abilities and overall ERP and technology skills. Strong supervisory, leadership, and communication skills. Also Great If You Bring / Preferences End‑to‑end Supply Chain experience, including planning, procurement, and inventory optimization. Experience within related industries of manufactured, engineered‑to‑order, components. Syteline ERP experience. Lean Manufacturing knowledge/experience. Benefits Bonus Eligible. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, adoption and fertility benefits, commuter benefits, parental leave, military leave, jury duty and bereavement leave, paid time off, 9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and 3 weeks of vacation. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dover Corporation