Sr. Manager of Supply Chain & Production Planning

Regal Ware Inc•West Bend, WI

About The Position

As a member of the Regal Holdings family, the West Bend Company brings over 100 years of experience to its clients providing high quality cookware products that meet and exceed expectations. We are experts in drawing and finishing high performance stainless steel. We believe the kitchen (and the family table) make up the hub of the home, where everyone belongs. We are all working together to: Be first in mind, first in choice for US manufactured cookware Positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000+ people each year with our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset Create an environment where all employees can do their best work You will love it here if you believe in the following: Everybody matters Do the right thing We are in this together Passion for our customers Service Built Involved Solutions Provider If this sounds like the company for you, your seat at our West Bend Company family table awaits. Your seat at the table: Sr. Manager of Supply Chain & Production Planning You will love this seat if you get, want, and have the capacity to: SIOP Leadership Lead and facilitate the monthly SIOP process Align demand forecasts with production capacity and material plans Identify gaps in volume, capacity, or material availability Present supply-demand balance and risk mitigation plans to leadership Drive forecast accuracy improvement and inventory turns Purchasing & Material Planning Oversight Lead two Purchasing Managers Ensure raw material and component availability aligned to production schedules Manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and absorption Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost adherence) Coordinate tactical escalation with Regal Holdings supply chain leadership Production Planning Oversee Manufacturing Production Planner and Junior Planner Align daily and weekly production schedules with capacity and material constraints Reduce schedule volatility and improve plant efficiency Support new product launches and equipment ramp-up plans Ensure ERP/MRP system accuracy and data integrity Shipping & Logistics Execution Oversee Shipping Manager Ensure on-time delivery performance (OTIF) Coordinate outbound logistics with Regal Holdings centralized logistics function Optimize freight cost and shipping efficiency at plant level Ensure compliance with trade and tariff documentation Inventory & Working Capital Management Drive inventory accuracy and cycle count discipline Reduce obsolete and excess inventory Monitor slow-moving and aging materials Partner with Finance on absorption and overhead performance drivers Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with: Sales (forecast alignment) Manufacturing (capacity & sequencing) Finance (inventory & absorption) Engineering/NPD (new product launches) Support volume replacement and ramp-up initiatives This seat reports to: Manufacturing Director Our company believes leaders are critical to the success of each individual. Because of this, you will have a leader who: Works with a sense of urgency and aligned purpose Has a passion for our customers and a focus on end consumers Is a servant leader who is collaborative and approachable Has strong ethics and integrity Is courageous and inspirational There are so many benefits to being a part of the West Bend Company & Regal Holdings Team! Our benefits package is built with you and your family in mind – and that starts with the things that are most important to you – your health, your lifestyle, and your future. Learn more at Cookware Manufacturing Careers in West Bend, WI | West Bend Company The West Bend Company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
8+ years in supply chain, production planning, materials management, or operations
4+ years in people leadership (managing managers and cross-functional teams)
Experience leading full-cycle S&OP/SIOP processes
Background in manufacturing (discrete, industrial, engineered-to-order, or high-mix/low-volume preferred)
Experience working in multi-site or matrixed organizations

Responsibilities

SIOP Leadership
Lead and facilitate the monthly SIOP process
Align demand forecasts with production capacity and material plans
Identify gaps in volume, capacity, or material availability
Present supply-demand balance and risk mitigation plans to leadership
Drive forecast accuracy improvement and inventory turns
Purchasing & Material Planning Oversight
Lead two Purchasing Managers
Ensure raw material and component availability aligned to production schedules
Manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and absorption
Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost adherence)
Coordinate tactical escalation with Regal Holdings supply chain leadership
Production Planning
Oversee Manufacturing Production Planner and Junior Planner
Align daily and weekly production schedules with capacity and material constraints
Reduce schedule volatility and improve plant efficiency
Support new product launches and equipment ramp-up plans
Ensure ERP/MRP system accuracy and data integrity
Shipping & Logistics Execution
Oversee Shipping Manager
Ensure on-time delivery performance (OTIF)
Coordinate outbound logistics with Regal Holdings centralized logistics function
Optimize freight cost and shipping efficiency at plant level
Ensure compliance with trade and tariff documentation
Inventory & Working Capital Management
Drive inventory accuracy and cycle count discipline
Reduce obsolete and excess inventory
Monitor slow-moving and aging materials
Partner with Finance on absorption and overhead performance drivers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales (forecast alignment)
Partner with Manufacturing (capacity & sequencing)
Partner with Finance (inventory & absorption)
Partner with Engineering/NPD (new product launches)
Support volume replacement and ramp-up initiatives