Interim Manufacturing Master Planner (Contract, Remote)

Overview

A private equity-backed automotive components manufacturer is seeking 1–3 Interim Manufacturing Master Planners to support its operations team during a critical phase of production planning and scheduling. This is a fully remote, short-term contract role focused on developing and managing the master production schedule (MPS) to ensure alignment between demand, capacity, and supply chain execution.

In Short

• Fully remote contract role for 3–4 months
• Focus on master production scheduling
• Experience with Sage 500 is non-negotiable
• Collaboration with operations and procurement teams
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and material shortages
• Drive cross-functional alignment for on-time delivery
• Provide insights to improve scheduling efficiency
• Ideal for hands-on production planning professionals
• Competitive market rate compensation
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced industrial setting

Requirements

• 3–7+ years of experience in production planning
• Expert-level proficiency with Sage 500
• Experience in PE-backed manufacturing companies
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience managing multi-level BOMs
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• High-impact project within a PE-sponsored transformation
• Opportunity to shape production stability
• Fully remote flexibility
• Work alongside a lean operations team