Production Planning Supervisor

Regal Rexnord Corporation; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corporation seeks a Supervisor, Planning to lead production planning and scheduling, aligning demand with capacity and inventory targets. You will supervise planners and collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to mitigate risks and drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in planning roles, 2+ years of leadership, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production and/or Material Planners and Handlers.
• Direct daily production planning and scheduling activities to align with customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Establish and maintain production schedules that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor backlog, demand trends, inventory performance, material availability, and capacity constraints to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations leadership to improve schedule attainment, throughput, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and supplier-related issues.
• Support SIOP processes through analysis of demand, supply, inventory, and capacity data.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on improving inventory turns while maintaining service-level requirements.
• Ensure planning parameters, item master data, and ERP/MRP system information are maintained accurately.
• Develop and communicate planning-related performance metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, material availability, and backlog performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance planning processes and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, and capacity expansion projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Work Model

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Position Overview

At Regal Rexnord, we create a better tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that power a more productive and sustainable world. The Supervisor, Planning is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing inventory, capacity utilization, and operational performance.

This position supervises a team of planners and works closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to align demand and supply plans, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Supervisor, Planning plays a critical role in achieving on-time delivery, inventory, and productivity objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production and/or Material Planners and Handlers.
• Direct daily production planning and scheduling activities to ensure alignment with customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Establish and maintain production schedules that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor backlog, demand trends, inventory performance, material availability, and capacity constraints to proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations leadership to improve schedule attainment, throughput, and manufacturing performance.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and supplier‑related issues.
• Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through analysis of demand, supply, inventory, and capacity data.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on improving inventory turns while maintaining service‑level requirements.
• Ensure planning parameters, item master data, and ERP/MRP system information are maintained accurately.
• Develop and communicate planning‑related performance metrics, including on‑time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, material availability, and backlog performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, capacity expansion projects, and strategic business initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise, coach, and develop planning team members to achieve department and business objectives.
• Conduct performance evaluations, development planning, and succession planning activities.
• Foster collaboration across cross‑functional teams and promote a customer‑focused mindset.
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting SIOP or Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment.

Work Type

Work Type: Onsite: This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full-time basis.

Expected Base Salary Range

Expected Base Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000

The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.

This role may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate's experience, skills, and business needs.

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person', which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Visi