Manager, Production Planning & Scheduling

Dover Corp; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corp in Richmond, VA seeks a Manager, Production Planning to oversee daily manufacturing work, schedule production, coordinate teams, and ensure materials align with targets for on-time customer delivery.

The role requires ERP/MRP expertise, inventory management, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to balance demand and capacity. You will lead a team and report to the Sr. Director Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years' experience in manufacturing.
• 3-5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations within shift-based environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills highly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems for integrated planning and reporting.
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to respond to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Review daily/weekly/monthly schedules for the plant.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and implement production schedules, allocating work to multiple lines or teams.
• Team Leadership: Direct, supervise, and train production employees, managing timekeeping and absenteeism.
• Lead all production control and planning activities to support manufacturing operations and customer delivery requirements.
• Resource Management: Ensure sufficient materials, labor, and equipment are available for production runs.
• Monitoring & Problem-Solving: Track production status, identify delays, and adjust plans to maintain timely delivery.
• Quality & Efficiency: Maintain production standards, optimize workflows, and minimize costs.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure cross-functional alignment and meet company objectives.
• Various projects assigned.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Cross-functional coordination

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dover Corp in Richmond, VA seeks a Manager, Production Planning to oversee daily manufacturing work, schedule production, coordinate teams, and ensure materials align with targets for on-time customer delivery.

The role requires ERP/MRP expertise, inventory management, and strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to balance demand and capacity. You will lead a team and report to the Sr. Director Supply Chain.