Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

DIVERSEY - PLANNING MANAGER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Planning Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager
Location: London

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Planning Manager will lead the planning team in achieving plant objectives. Key responsibilities include developing an efficient production schedule that ensures on-time, complete deliveries, optimizes production efficiency, and minimizes finished goods inventory. The role will also focus on managing the timely delivery of components and raw materials, while continuously working to reduce on-hand inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Planning Team: Direct a plant planning and scheduling team to generate weekly manufacturing schedules that align with plant goals related to safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.Schedule Compliance: Develop and oversee daily manufacturing schedules to meet unit fill and schedule compliance targets.Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business stakeholders to prioritize planning communications, such as Backorder Reports, Hot Lists, and S&OP data.SAP Expertise: Serve as the SAP subject matter expert for MRP and ERP activities, ensuring efficiency in scheduling, planning, and purchasing processes.Supplier Relationships: Manage relationships with raw material and component suppliers and act as the main point of contact with the North America sourcing team, including overseeing master data setup for new materials and the timely disposal of obsolete goods.Shipping/Receiving Leadership: Oversee the shipping and receiving operations, ensuring adherence to established procedures while recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance quality, accuracy, and timeliness.Inventory Management: Supervise physical inventory and cycle count programs for packaging and raw materials.Rework/Repair Oversight: Manage the rework/repack area for customer and warehouse returns to minimize waste and obsolescence.Safety Leadership: Champion safety initiatives, making measurable improvements in plant safety practices.Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop your team by setting individual goals, conducting performance reviews, and providing coaching and feedback.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by re-imagining and refining the planning process.In-Sourcing Leadership: Act as the plant champion for identifying and leading in-sourcing opportunities.Plant Leadership Participation: Participate in plant leadership activities and committees, contributing to initiatives such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP, EHS, and RDA.

Key Competencies:

Customer Focus: Committed to meeting the needs and expectations of both internal and external customers, building lasting relationships based on trust and respect.Integrity & Honesty: Acts with integrity and transparency, earns the trust of others, admits mistakes, and makes tough decisions when necessary.Business Acumen: Possesses a deep understanding of business operations, trends, and competitive landscapes, and applies this knowledge to drive results.Team Building: Fosters strong team morale, encourages open communication, and promotes a culture of collective success.Leadership: Inspires and motivates others, providing clear direction and support to ensure team success.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Education: Post-secondary degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in planning, logistics, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations, ideally at the management level.Technical Skills: High proficiency in SAP (scheduling, order management, and reporting), and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong financial acumen.Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate plant goals into actionable, measurable plans.Lean Experience: Lean certification or experience with proven results in implementing lean methodologies.5S/Clean/Organized: Strong belief in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment to enhance productivity.Certification: APICS certification preferred.Industry Knowledge: Experience in chemical manufacturing and material handling is a plus.Leadership: Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.Organization & Multitasking: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting to various audiences.Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, utilizing techniques such as the 5-Why method to drive process improvements.

Diversey is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Should you be contacted regarding an employment opportunity and require an accommodation for a disability, we will be pleased to work with you to identify how we can best support you through this process.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. 

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision and a defined contribution pension plan, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome, and will be considered without regard to any ground protected by human rights legislation, including race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, and disability. Solenis provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process, and invites candidates to let us know about their accommodation needs.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com