Shop Floor Planner - Day Shift (2-2-3 Schedule)

Ashley Furniture Industries; Saltillo; Presencial; MXN 399.390 - 479.268; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Generous Employee Discount

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Shop Floor Planner in Saltillo, Mexico to coordinate production operations for optimal material flow. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in a similar role, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a competitive salary between $16.85 and $20.22 per hour, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or materials coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate production floor operations to ensure smooth material flow.
• Track production backlog and make data-driven recommendations.
• Communicate any capacity constraints on production lines.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proficiency with inventory management systems

Attention to detail

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Production software

Descripción del empleo

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture - Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business — we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions‑first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

If you are a current Ashley employee: Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.

Summary

The Shop Floor Planner is responsible for coordinating production floor operations to ensure smooth material flow, schedule completion, and effective communication between Assembly Lines and Line Supply. This role requires strong organizational skills, problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to maintaining operational excellence on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between Assembly Lines and Line Supply to ensure all materials are present and available to complete the production schedule
• Track production backlog and make data‑driven recommendations to Scheduling to disposition orders accordingly
• Maintain each assembly line's supply bays to ensure only needed and approved product is present, eliminating overflow material
• Communicate any capacity constraints on production lines to ensure schedule completion and provide proactive mitigation plans
• Track and communicate all repairs on the production lines to maintain visibility and minimize downtime
• Monitor material availability and elevate shortages or delays that may impact production goals
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Scheduling, Line Supply, Maintenance, and Production Supervision
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow and production efficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or materials coordination
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and basic computer applications (Excel, email, production software)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and make quick, effective decisions
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels of the organization

Additional Qualifications, Preferred

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
• Knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes
• Previous experience in a production planning or scheduling role

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel‑toed boots. The fast‑paced environment involves time‑sensitive and safety‑sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Pay

$16.85 – $20.22

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.

Dirty Fingernail

Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.

Continuous Improvement

Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.

Growth & Results Focus

Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.

Culture of Leadership

Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.

Customer-Centric & Boundaryless

Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.

Operational Excellence

Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture's Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• View Our Corporate Brochure

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.