Production Planning Manager: Lead Scheduling & On-Time Delivery

Dover Corporation; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manager, Production Planning to oversee daily manufacturing, schedule production, and lead 17 hourly direct reports to ensure materials and processes meet targets and deliver products on time.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with expertise in production control, ERP/MRP, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination across Sales, Supply Chain and Operations.

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; Excel 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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Dover Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Manager, Production Planning to oversee daily manufacturing, schedule production, and lead 17 hourly direct reports to ensure materials and processes meet targets and deliver products on time.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with expertise in production control, ERP/MRP, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination across Sales, Supply Chain and Operations.