Production Manager

• Purchase order authorization

Our Global Supply Chain is a network of more than 300 manufacturing plants, distribution centers and other facilities designed and located to support our direct sales, marketing and distribution activities. We enable company growth by delivering savings through more efficient operations and high levels of service that create competitive advantage while earning and keeping customers' trust.

We are seeking an Associate Planning Manager to be responsible for a small organization or single site. As the Associate Planning Manager, you will optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals and work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements.

How You'll Make An Impact

• May direct and coach the Planning and/or Scheduling team at a manufacturing facility focused on day-to-day or tactical tasks


• Provide input to the creation of a strategic roadmap and be responsible for execution


• Optimize planning processes to support delivery, production, and financial (inventory) goals


• Work with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and implement improvements


• Provide direction, delegate and remove obstacles to accomplish goals


• Ensure adequate coverage of the department and backup coverage


• Conduct onboarding and cross-training for team members


• Provide support as needed to other plants and/or planning teams


• Foster a collaborative work environment


• Other areas of responsibility could include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:




• Sourcing and purchasing goods and services


• Vendor approval


• Purchase order authorization


• Ensuring adherence to the production schedule


• Identifying/correcting potential production problems


• Order level service

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field of study


• 5 years of Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing experience


• Experience leading and/or developing others


• Proficiency with an ERP, advanced planning system, analytical system or equivalent


• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others


• Leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders


• Experience navigating through ambiguous and complex situations


• Some experience in resolving conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced technical or business degree


• Experience in operational excellence and project management such as TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc.


• APICS Certification


• Direct people management experience


• Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Operations, Marketing and Customers

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of Ecolab’s supply chain


• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology


• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.

Compensation Range

The annual pay range for this position is 59.500 - 74.400 - 89.200 . This position is eligible for annual bonus.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

Collective Agreement Information (Italy)

In Italy, Ecolab applies the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica).

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.