Production Planning Supervisor

Grundfos; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, lifeinsurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Grundfos in Brookshire, Texas is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead a demand planning team and drive cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply planning, production, warehouse and logistics to support the Ignite '27 strategy and our US operations.

You will coach and develop planners, manage the master production schedule, monitor key metrics, and pursue lean improvements, automation, and digitalization while ensuring on-site execution five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply planning role.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• SAP MM and PP module knowledge.
• On-site work at Brookshire, TX five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop demand planners through coaching and performance reviews.
• Ensure effective execution of the master production schedule and capacity planning.
• Track metrics (OTTR, ASOT, inventory turns) and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Master Production Planner and stakeholders to optimize inventory and reduce backlog.
• Respond to plan exceptions and communicate delivery impacts.
• Partner with the Supply Chain COE to advance automation and digitalization.

Skills

People leadership

Demand planning

Coaching

SAP experience (MM/PP)

Lean improvements

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Engineering or SCM background

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Job description

Are you passionate about leading teams and optimizing supply chain performance to ensure the right products reach the right place at the right time? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Production Planning Supervisor, you'll be overseeing a demand planning team and driving cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply planning, production, warehouse, and logistics that ensures supply chain excellence in support of our Ignite '27 strategy. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing your team's capabilities, and optimizing inventory and production planning to strengthen our US operations.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead, train, and develop demand planners through coaching, performance reviews, and improvement plans to build a high-performing team
• Ensure effective execution of the master production schedule, evaluate capacity planning requirements, and recommend resource adjustments
• Track and consolidate key metrics (OTTR, ASOT, inventory turns), identify trends, and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Master Production Planner and internal stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, reduce slow-moving stock, and minimize past due backlog
• Respond to production plan exceptions and escalations, investigate resolution options, and communicate delivery impacts to relevant stakeholders
• Partner with the Supply Chain COE team to advance process improvement through automation and digitalization

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a results-oriented supply chain leader with strong analytical skills, hands-on SAP experience, and a proven ability to coach and develop teams while driving lean operational improvements. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply planning role
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• SAP working knowledge in MM and PP modules
• Must work in the Brookshire, Texas site 5 days per week on-site

It's a plus if you also:

• Lean certification (Green Belt) or equivalent
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Experience driving continuous improvement and digitalization in a manufacturing environment

Why you'll love working here

• Benefits available include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Other compensation provided may include (overtime if applicable), employee stock purchase programs, merit increases, 401(k) matching, (commission if applicable), bonuses, PTO/Vacation, and paid holidays.
• Three days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $78,400.00-$118,700.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.

If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

The deadline to apply for this position is November 27, 2026.

Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.