Manager Production Planning

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of more than $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Manager, Production Planning

Location: Richmond, VA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Manager, Production Planning, to manage the daily manufacturing work by overseeing staff to schedule, coordinate and execute the production plans by ensuing materials and processes align to meet targets, balance demand and deliver products efficiently and on time to customers.

The Manager, Production Planning is key in ensuring that production runs efficiently and the company achieves its financial goals and customer goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong expertise in production control, ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing planning, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination. This position plays a critical role in balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory optimization, and operational performance. This role will have 17 hourly direct reports and will report to the Sr. Director Supply Chain.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Review daily/weekly/monthly schedules for the plant.