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Position Overview:
At Regal Rexnord, we create a better tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that power a more productive and sustainable world. The Supervisor, Planning is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing inventory, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
This position supervises a team of planners and works closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to align demand and supply plans, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Supervisor, Planning plays a critical role in achieving on-time delivery, inventory, and productivity objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production and/or Material Planners and Handlers.
- Direct daily production planning and scheduling activities to ensure alignment with customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
- Establish and maintain production schedules that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor backlog, demand trends, inventory performance, material availability, and capacity constraints to proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations leadership to improve schedule attainment, throughput, and manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and supplier-related issues.
- Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through analysis of demand, supply, inventory, and capacity data.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on improving inventory turns while maintaining service-level requirements.
- Ensure planning parameters, item master data, and ERP/MRP system information are maintained accurately.
- Develop and communicate planning-related performance metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, material availability, and backlog performance.
- Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Support new product introductions, product transitions, capacity expansion projects, and strategic business initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, coach, and develop planning team members to achieve department and business objectives.
- Conduct performance evaluations, development planning, and succession planning activities.
- Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and promote a customer-focused mindset.
- Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Minimum two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting SIOP or Integrated Business Planning processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Work Type: Onsite: This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full‑time basis.
Expected Base Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.
- This role may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and business needs.
- Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
____________________
Position Overview:
At Regal Rexnord, we create a better tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions that power a more productive and sustainable world. The Supervisor, Planning is responsible for leading production planning and scheduling activities to ensure customer demand is met while optimizing inventory, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
This position supervises a team of planners and works closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain leadership to align demand and supply plans, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Supervisor, Planning plays a critical role in achieving on-time delivery, inventory, and productivity objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Production and/or Material Planners and Handlers.
- Direct daily production planning and scheduling activities to ensure alignment with customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
- Establish and maintain production schedules that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor backlog, demand trends, inventory performance, material availability, and capacity constraints to proactively identify risks and drive corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations leadership to improve schedule attainment, throughput, and manufacturing performance.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to resolve material shortages and supplier-related issues.
- Support Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes through analysis of demand, supply, inventory, and capacity data.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives focused on improving inventory turns while maintaining service-level requirements.
- Ensure planning parameters, item master data, and ERP/MRP system information are maintained accurately.
- Develop and communicate planning-related performance metrics, including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, material availability, and backlog performance.
- Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Support new product introductions, product transitions, capacity expansion projects, and strategic business initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, coach, and develop planning team members to achieve department and business objectives.
- Conduct performance evaluations, development planning, and succession planning activities.
- Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams and promote a customer-focused mindset.
- Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Minimum two (2) years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification.
- Experience supporting SIOP or Integrated Business Planning processes.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Work Type: Onsite: This role follows an Onsite Work Schedule and requires working from your designated Regal Rexnord office on a full‑time basis.
Expected Base Salary Range: $55,000 - $82,000
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, including but not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location, candidate's skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensation comparisons among other potential factors.
- This role may be filled at different levels depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and business needs.
- Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a ‘U.S. Person’, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship to obtain or keep U.S. work authorization.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Government & Public Sector
- Mining & Natural Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planning supervisor jobs.
- Three to five years of experience in planning, scheduling, or operations coordination
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to lead or supervise a team of planners or coordinators
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and production reporting
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred for supply chain and manufacturing roles
Tips for Your Planning Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to scheduling tools
Planning supervisors are expected to know specific software from day one. Call out your hands-on experience with scheduling and ERP platforms by name in your resume's skills section, not buried in job descriptions where recruiters miss them.
Quantify the plans you have managed
Hiring managers for planning supervisor roles want to see scope, not just duties. Replace vague bullets with specific outputs: the number of projects you coordinated simultaneously, team size you led, or how far out your production schedules ran.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists planning supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your planning domain
Production planning, demand planning, and project scheduling supervisors have different day-to-day realities. Filter your search by the domain you know best so your application speaks directly to what the employer actually needs on the floor or in the office.
Prepare a scenario answer on cross-functional conflict
Planning supervisor interviews almost always include a question about clashing priorities between operations, procurement, or sales. Have a ready example where you resolved a scheduling conflict across departments, with a clear outcome you can describe concisely.
Negotiate against the full offer, not just base pay
Planning supervisor offers often include shift differentials, on-call expectations, or travel requirements that affect your real compensation. Ask about those specifics before accepting so you can evaluate the full picture and counter on terms that matter most to you.
Planning Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most planning supervisors?
Gale Pacific, Gotion, and LCEC are hiring the most planning supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, North Carolina, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent in manufacturing, logistics, and government infrastructure sectors.
How many planning supervisor jobs are remote?
About 22% of planning supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles still dominant in manufacturing and construction. Demand planning and project scheduling supervisors in corporate or technology-adjacent settings tend to have the most remote flexibility compared to production or facility-based roles.
How do you become a planning supervisor?
Start by building a few years of hands-on experience as a planner, scheduler, or coordinator in your target industry. Develop fluency with the ERP and scheduling tools common to that sector. Take on informal leadership, like training newer team members or owning a planning process end to end. Pursuing an APICS certification strengthens your candidacy for supervisor-level roles in supply chain and manufacturing.
Can you get hired as a planning supervisor without direct supervisory experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate that you have led planning processes, coordinated across teams, or mentored junior staff in a previous role. Employers in high-growth environments often promote strong individual contributors who show ownership and cross-functional influence. Highlighting the scope of plans you have managed independently, rather than just your job title, makes the strongest case for readiness.
What does the planning supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter screen focused on your planning background and tools experience, followed by a panel or hiring manager interview with behavioral and scenario-based questions. Expect questions about how you handle competing priorities, communicate schedule changes to stakeholders, and manage team performance. Some roles in manufacturing or government add a skills assessment or a walk-through of a real scheduling problem.
Where can I find and apply to planning supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to planning supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to a third-party site.
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