Coiling Shop Floor Planner & Scheduler

Ashley Furniture co.; Saltillo (MS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Shop Floor Planner for the Coiling Department in Saltillo, MS. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource use in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, balance capacity with demand, manage material flow, and collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably in coiling, metal forming, or related industries.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decision-making approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for the coiling department.
• Coordinate material flow and ensure raw materials are available to meet production requirements.
• Balance production capacity with customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Adjust schedules in real-time to accommodate priority changes, equipment issues, or material shortages.
• Monitor WIP and finished goods inventory levels to maintain optimal balance.
• Sequence production orders to optimize equipment utilization and minimize changeovers.
• Plan for capacity constraints and coordinate with management on expansion needs.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Communicate schedule changes and priorities to production floor personnel clearly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organization & time management

Effective communication

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Shop Floor Planner for the Coiling Department in Saltillo, MS. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient resource use in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Develop daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, balance capacity with demand, manage material flow, and collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain smooth operations.