We have an exciting opportunity to join the Ecolab, Nalco team as Production Planning Manager at our plant located in Fresno, Texas. This role will lead the production planning team to success by delivering results, driving planning process improvements, and building strong cross-functional relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a thorough understanding of supply chain management and be capable of providing strong leadership, guidance, and supervision to the team. 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 What You Will Do: Leadership: Provide leadership and direction for the production planning team, overseeing day-to-day activities, making strategic decisions, and partnering cross-functionally to achieve success related to delivery, production, and financial goals, including inventory management. Work cross-functionally with strategic planning, procurement, customer service and marketing to: Allocate critical and/or constrained materials Reduce Excess/ Obsolete materials Troubleshoot issues leading to DIFOT failures Understand and react to changes in demand Work with Marketing to resolve slow-moving/ obsolete products Set clear objectives and guide the team to ensure alignment with overall site-specific, and broader team goals Manage and Report out of team KPI/goals including DIFOT/SIFOT, Inventory health, and Schedule Adherence Lead and facilitate team and cross-functional meetings to evaluate metrics while addressing challenges and opportunities Escalations and Decision-Making: Handle escalations and complex issues related to production planning, raw material planning, and inventory goals Make critical decisions that impact the efficiency and effectiveness of site planning operations Projects and Process Improvement: Lead and drive projects focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization Identify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and improving overall supply chain performance Employ problem-solving techniques such as 5 whys, root cause analysis, and implementing process improvements to effectively tackle challenges and ensure long-term success Talent Development: Develop and mentor team members, providing guidance, training, and support to foster talent and skill development Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 6 years of Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing experience 1 year of experience directly leading a team Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Immigration sponsorship not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field of study Advanced degree, MBA preferred Ability to create, clearly articulate and execute on a strategic vision Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with Cross-functional teams Skilled in resolving conflict situations effectively Proven track record of successfully leading change initiatives to improve operational efficiencies Strong SAP proficiency Experience in operational excellence and project management such as PMP, TPM, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, Green Belt, etc. Advanced knowledge/ superuser in SAP and/or JDA APICS Certification 2-5 years’ experience leading a team Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The base salary range for this position is $107,600.00 - $161,500.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers 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. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.   For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

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