Master Planner: Own Onsite Production Scheduling

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC

Coldwater (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Michigan is seeking a hands-on Master Planner to own the master production schedule from demand to shipment, balancing capacity, materials, and operational priorities. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in production planning, deep ERP/MRP knowledge, and excellent communication to align Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and leadership.

This fully onsite role offers a competitive salary and the chance to drive planning efficiency and on-time delivery in

Qualifications

6+ years of progressive experience in production planning or master scheduling.
At least 3 years of direct Master Planner/Master Scheduler experience.
Strong understanding of MPS, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and scheduling.
Experience with an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, inventory, capacity, lead times, and business priorities.
Own the planning process from initial demand through production completion and shipment.
Analyze production capacity, material availability, labor requirements, and equipment constraints to create realistic and achievable schedules.
Monitor production progress and proactively identify potential delays, shortages, capacity constraints, and schedule risks.
Partner closely with Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, and other departments to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Maintain accurate planning information and parameters within the ERP/MRP system.
Balance customer requirements with inventory objectives, production capacity, and operational efficiency.
Adjust schedules as priorities, customer requirements, material availability, or production conditions change.
Track key planning and production metrics, including schedule attainment, inventory levels, capacity utilization, and on-time delivery.
Lead planning-related projects and process improvements from initial concept through implementation and completion.
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, workflow, inventory management, and overall production efficiency.
Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and potential issues clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams.