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Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.\nAs our new Production Planning Supervisor, you'll be overseeing a demand planning team and driving cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply planning, production, warehouse, and logistics that ensures supply chain excellence in support of our Ignite '27 strategy. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.\nWhat you will be doing\nAs a key part of the Supply Chain Planning team, you'll create impact by leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing your team's capabilities, and optimizing inventory and production planning to strengthen our US operations.\nYour main responsibilities include:\nLead, train, and develop demand planners through coaching, performance reviews, and improvement plans to build a high-performing team\nEnsure effective execution of the master production schedule, evaluate capacity planning requirements, and recommend resource adjustments\nTrack and consolidate key metrics (OTTR, ASOT, inventory turns), identify trends, and drive corrective actions for continuous improvement\nCollaborate with the Master Production Planner and internal stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, reduce slow-moving stock, and minimize past due backlog\nRespond to production plan exceptions and escalations, investigate resolution options, and communicate delivery impacts to relevant stakeholders\nPartner with the Supply Chain COE team to advance process improvement through automation and digitalization\nWhat makes you a great fit\nAbove all, you're a results-oriented supply chain leader with strong analytical skills, hands-on SAP experience, and a proven ability to coach and develop teams while driving lean operational improvements. We'd also imagine that you are/have:\nBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management\nMinimum 5 years of experience in a supply planning role\nMinimum 2 years of supervisory experience\nSAP working knowledge in MM and PP modules\nMust work in the Brookshire, Texas site 5 days per week on-site\nIt's a plus if you also:\nLean certification (Green Belt) or equivalent\nAPICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)\nExperience driving continuous improvement and digitalization in a manufacturing environment\nWhy you'll love working here\nBenefits available include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and any leave required under federal, state, or local law, as applicable, such as leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. \nOther compensation provided may include (overtime if applicable), employee stock purchase programs, merit increases, 401(k) matching, (commission if applicable), bonuses, PTO/Vacation, and paid holidays. \nThree days’ additional paid leave for volunteering in your community. \nAccess to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. \nThe salary range for this position is $78,400.00-$118,700.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile.\nQualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.\nGrundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant.\nIf you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact . 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