Production Planning Supervisor

What’s in it for you:

• They offer a real pension plan and competitive benefits along with a culture of work-life balance 
• You’ll have the opportunity to work within a family environment where everyone has each other’s back. Ability to work with multiple departments of the organization and manage your own team
• Live in a city of over 2 million people that has numerous attractions – the astounding Gateway Arch, the fresh Forest Park, the lively Delmar Loop, and much more 

About the role:

Work at a chemicals production facility in St. Louis that develops and manufactures industrial additives in batches (some continuous). This site has 250 employees and is searching for a Supply Planning Supervisor to manage production planning, material purchasing, and inventory levels. You’ll be supervising and mentoring a team of 6 coordinators & specialists. You’ll be responsible for organizing material production lines to hit planned targets for all units as well as managing imported & exported materials to maintain overall supply and budget. The main focus in this role is on KPI’s, escalating issues with suppliers and production, and ensuring materials are ready to go in a timely manner, collaborating on site with shipping & receiving & engineering teams. 

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business Administration 
• 8+ years of experience in production & supply planning
  • Background out of chemicals, consumer products, or foods with multiple production lines
• 3+ years of leadership & supervision experience is a must
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred