Senior Manager Supply Chain II

DMEX Donaldson SA de CV; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a results-driven Production Control Manager in Mexico to lead production planning, scheduling, and material coordination across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on ensuring efficient processes, optimizing material availability, and meeting customer delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ERP systems (Oracle), a strong background in inventory management and MRP, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or production control in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or supply chain and strong ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize production planning and scheduling to maximize efficiency and on-time deliveries.
• Ensure material availability and inventory alignment using ERP to support planning and execution.
• Oversee warehouse capacity, inventory control, and material flow.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to manage delivery commitments and delays.
• Translate business objectives into actionable operational plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Production Control team; monitor KPIs.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Materials management

ERP systems (Oracle)

Inventory management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or related degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. At Donaldson, we are looking for a results-driven Production Control Manager to lead production planning, scheduling, and material coordination within our manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, optimizing material availability, and meeting customer delivery commitments while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Lead and optimize production planning and scheduling activities to ensure manufacturing efficiency, resource utilization, and on-time customer deliveries.
• Material Management: Ensure material availability and inventory alignment with production requirements, leveraging Oracle ERP to support accurate planning and execution.
• Warehouse & Material Flow: Oversee warehouse capacity, inventory control, and material flow to maintain operational continuity and minimize disruptions.
• Customer Delivery & Communication: Collaborate with internal teams and customers to manage delivery commitments, address potential delays, and ensure timely communication.
• Strategic Execution: Translate business objectives into actionable operational plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and senior management expectations.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Production Control team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production scheduling, inventory accuracy, material availability, and on-time delivery.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to improve processes and resolve operational challenges.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, materials management, or production control within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Oracle, and production planning processes.
• Understanding of inventory management, warehouse operations, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Advanced English communication skills preferred.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.