Production Planning Supervisor

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Production Planning Supervisor for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Production Planning Supervisor oversees the development, execution, and maintenance of production plans and schedules to support operational goals and on-time delivery. This position provides day-to-day leadership to the Planning team, ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and shop floor priorities. The Production Planning Supervisor drives accountability, effective communication, process improvement, and the use of data to improve planning and scheduling performance. Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct supervision to production planning team: Lead, coach, and develop team members by establishing expectations, providing feedback, and supporting individual and team development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented work environment that encourages problem-solving, open communication, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure production plans and schedules align with customer requirements, backlog priorities, available capacity, and on-time delivery goals.
• Oversee production scheduling, job sequencing, and work center assignments to support efficient workflow and achievement of production targets.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Sales, and other cross-functional teams to communicate priorities, address scheduling conflicts, resolve issues, and maintain alignment on business needs.
• Establish clear planning and scheduling processes, standards, and best practices to improve consistency, execution, and accountability.
• Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and other metrics to evaluate performance, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Use data, reporting tools, and ERP systems to identify risks, support decision-making, and improve planning effectiveness.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively communicate changes, constraints, and potential delivery risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with shop floor leadership to ensure production priorities are understood, scheduling issues are addressed, and commitments are consistently followed through.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, material coordination, resource utilization, and production flow.
• Support compliance with applicable quality management system requirements, company policies, and established procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years' experience in production planning, scheduling or related Supply Chain roles within manufacturing environment(s).
• Demonstrated understanding of production planning, scheduling practices, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership skills, preference for prior supervisory experience.
• Experience using ERP systems to support planning and scheduling activities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and develop reports or performance metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing production requirements, and make sound, data-informed decisions.
• Possess sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR/UNNPI regulations).

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• Experience using Syteline ERP system.
• Experience developing and implementing planning and scheduling KPIs, dashboards, and process improvements.
• Demonstrated success improving schedule adherence, workflow, and on-time delivery performance.
• Experience in engineered to order, precision component manufacturing.
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of machining processes, metrology, and metallurgy.
• Experience working with industrial and military applications.

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