Strategic Production Planning Manager

(CHL) Ecolab; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Production Planning Manager at our Fresno, Texas plant to lead the production planning team and drive planning accuracy, inventory health, and on-time delivery. You will partner across functions to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and execute strategic improvements that align with site and broader goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on delivering results and sustaining supply chain excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus 6 years in Planning/Logistics/Manufacturing
• 1 year of direct team leadership
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position
• Preferred: SAP/JDA mastery, Lean Six Sigma or PMP/ TPM/ Green Belt certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the production planning team and oversee day-to-day activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing
• Allocate critical materials and reduce excess/obsolete inventory
• Drive DIFOT improvements and respond to demand changes
• Lead KPIs on inventory health, schedule adherence and DIFOT/SIFOT
• Mentor and develop team members and conduct performance evaluations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

APICS Certification

MBA

Tools

SAP

JDA

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Production Planning Manager at our Fresno, Texas plant to lead the production planning team and drive planning accuracy, inventory health, and on-time delivery. You will partner across functions to optimize material flow, reduce waste, and execute strategic improvements that align with site and broader goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on delivering results and sustaining supply chain excellence.