Production Planner

Dover Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW, a Dover Corporation company, is seeking a Production Planner to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity at our Whitsett, NC site. The role collaborates with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to create production schedules that meet delivery commitments while optimizing inventory and resources.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production planning, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to communicate across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5+ years in production planning/scheduling
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP, production planning, inventory control, and capacity planning
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities
• Ability to interpret demand signals, assess capacity constraints, and craft effective schedules
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across functions
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules balancing demand, inventory, capacity, and materials
• Create detailed weekly/daily production plans for assigned value streams
• Monitor schedule attainment and production performance; implement recovery plans
• Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize flow and on-time delivery
• Verify material availability and identify shortages or constraints
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues
• Manage MRP messages and reflect current business requirements
• Maintain inventory levels including safety stock and WIP
• Analyze forecast changes, capacity, and inventory trends for schedule adjustments
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes
• Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as planning representative on cross-functional Value Stream Teams

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Production planning

Inventory control

Capacity planning

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Business/Engineering

APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP/CLTD)

Tools

Infor MAPICS

Job description

## Production PlannerApply: Onsite: Whitsett, North Carolina, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101401Since 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 Planner plays a critical role in aligning customer demand with manufacturing capacity to ensure the efficient flow of materials and production across operations. This highly visible position partners closely with Sales, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to develop and execute production schedules that support customer delivery commitments while optimizing inventory levels and manufacturing resources. The Production Planner is responsible for short- and mid-term production planning, schedule execution, inventory planning, and material readiness. This role monitors production performance, identifies constraints, and drives schedule recovery actions to improve on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.**What You’ll Do*** Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory levels, production capacity, and available materials.* Create detailed weekly and daily production plans for assigned manufacturing value streams.* Monitor schedule attainment and production performance, identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to maintain customer delivery commitments.* Prioritize and sequence manufacturing orders to optimize production flow and maximize on-time delivery.* Verify material availability to support production schedules and proactively identify potential shortages or constraints.* Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve material, capacity, and scheduling issues.* Manage MRP planning messages and ensure production priorities accurately reflect current business requirements.* Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, including safety stock and work-in-process inventory, to support service level objectives while minimizing excess inventory.* Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, production capacity, and inventory trends to recommend schedule adjustments.* Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product phase-in/phase-out activities through effective production planning.* Monitor inventory accuracy and work order integrity to support effective production execution.* Analyze production and planning performance metrics and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, schedule adherence, and inventory performance.* Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.* Serve as the primary planning representative on cross-functional Value Stream Teams.**What You’ll Bring*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.* Five (5) or more years of experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, production planning principles, inventory control, and capacity planning.* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data and make informed planning decisions.* Demonstrated ability to interpret demand signals, evaluate capacity constraints, and develop effective production schedules.* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.**The Ideal Candidate Will Also Bring*** APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).* Experience with Infor MAPICS or similar ERP systems.* Experience planning in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.* Knowledge of Theory of Constraints (TOC), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or demand planning processes.* Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.