Who are we? At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud! PURPOSE: The Production Planning Manager utilizes output from the Supply Plan to develop production schedules, considering inventory and labor availability and production lead times. Adjusts production schedules as needed in response to changes in demand, materials, or other resources. Oversees the Purchasing function to ensure availability of raw materials and advises internal stakeholders on availability of finished product. Responsible for the overseeing and managing the performance of the Scheduling and Purchasing teams. To be successful, the manager must deeply understand each employee's role and the Calumet inventory, purchasing and scheduling systems. Cross functional collaboration and coordination are pivotal to success. KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Oversee scheduling and purchasing employees' performance and development. * Monitor on hand inventory levels at Distribution Centers and offsite 3rd party vendors to make sure sufficient stock is available to fill customer orders. * Continuously evaluate potential constraints in raw material supply, blending and production processes. * In collaboration with IBP, help to alleviate bottlenecks and/or mitigate risk to business disruption. * Track & report Schedule Adherence/on time completion of late production orders. Analyze scheduling effectiveness and that proper workload is planned for shop floor. * Prepare relevant data for business reports and regular reviews. * Calculate line capacities both for daily & monthly output - find ways to load level production if production needs are over capacity. * Collaborate with Product Management and Operations to optimize tank utilization, where best to store raw fluids (bulk, totes, etc). * Calculate blending capacities and tank turn rates - identify bottlenecks and work with operations team to scope capital improvement projects. * Evaluate production staffing and shift requirements ensuring labor usage is optimized to maintain plant throughput and meet customer demand. * Manage phase out of old materials/finished goods and implement production on new SKU's. * Monitor dead/slow moving inventory - advise Product Management of products that are not moving in collaboration with Finance/Accounting. * Check for opportunities to rework non-conforming and dead stock products. * Monitor stocking targets for all distribution centers and offsites for raw materials and finished goods. * Pallet optimization (finished goods) of DC availability. * Involvement in RFC on materials and finished goods * Oversee management of MRP data for finished goods, maintain & modify directed by Product Management. * Communicate with Customer Service & the Distribution Center of production timing and any major unexpected delays that impact shipment. * Maintain Scheduling Dept. SOP's, updating, obsoleting & creating new ones where necessary. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES: * Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred. * 3+ years management experience * 5+ years planning/scheduling experience in a manufacturing or CPG environment * Equivalent combination of education and experience * Proficiency in Microsoft Office * Proficiency in SAP, or other ERP syste PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES * Chemical, fuel or lubricant industry * Hazardous materials COMPETENCIES: * Business Acumen & Partnership - Demonstrated ability to understand the business and align activity to meet business and employee needs at both strategic and operational levels. * Delivers Results - Attentive to detail and demonstrated ability to deliver on accountabilities to help the business and the team be successful. Track record of high-performance. * Drive- Positive energy, ambitious, courageous, flexible but decisive, with the ability to take on continuous and complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment. Persistence to drive to solutions despite obstacles and/or competing priorities. * Emotional Maturity - Ability to withstand pressure and manage emotions effectively to create the right effect on people and organization. * Ethics & Integrity - High degree of personal integrity in all business dealings. * Functional Skill - General awareness, exposure, and understanding across operations, scheduling, purchasing warehousing, inventory, transportation, and supply chain. * Influencing & Engagement Skills - Ability to proactively engage and influence others at all levels, at times without formal authority. Confidence and ability to have critical conversations, if necessary. * Judgment/Decision-Making - Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make wise decisions, often without all facts and information or high levels of direction. * Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification - Ability to frame clear problem statements and use objective information and data to help solve complex business challenges and generate options and solutions for business leaders. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to contribute value to the business. * Teamwork/Collaboration - A great team player with a great attitude, good customer service orientation, and focused on delivering outstanding results to their clients and the business, overall. * Travel - Ability to travel up to 30% between Shreveport, LA and Porter/Humble, TX sites. * Demonstration of Calumet Values - Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Other details * Job Family Operations * Pay Type Salary Apply Now