Interim Manufacturing Master Planner (Contract, Remote) at VDS Consulting Group

Cleveland, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Master Scheduling, Sage 500, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP Scheduling, BOM Management, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Material Shortages, Cross-Functional Collaboration, On-Time Delivery, Safety Stock Strategies, High-Growth Environments

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Location: Remote (Supporting operations in Cleveland, OH) Duration: 3–4 months Start Date: November 2025 Engagement Type: Contract through Value Driven Solutions (PE-backed client) Project ID: BW-10623 About the Opportunity 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. This engagement is ideal for hands-on production planning professionals with experience in PE-backed industrial manufacturing environments and deep expertise in Sage 500 (formerly MAS 500). Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule (MPS) using Sage 500 Collaborate with operations, procurement, and demand planning teams to balance production capacity with customer requirements Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity constraints Drive cross-functional alignment to meet on-time delivery and inventory targets Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve scheduling efficiency and throughput Required Qualifications 3–7+ years of hands-on experience in production planning / master scheduling within industrial manufacturing (automotive, machinery, metals, or related sectors) Expert-level proficiency with Sage 500 (MPS, MRP, inventory, and BOM modules) – non-negotiable Proven track record placing or working in PE-backed manufacturing companies Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand forecasts, BOMs, and capacity plans Experience managing multi-level BOMs, lead times, and safety stock strategies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (able to influence without direct authority) Preferred Profile Early- to mid-career planner (vs. senior master planner) – hungry, detail-oriented, and execution-focused Prior interim or contract experience in turnaround or high-growth PE environments Familiarity with lean manufacturing, SIOP/S&OP processes, and ERP-driven scheduling Compensation Competitive market rate (contract billing) Invoices submitted through Value Driven Solutions Rate guidance to be confirmed based on candidate profile and Sage 500 depth Why This Role? High-impact, visible project within a PE-sponsored transformation Opportunity to shape production stability during a pivotal 3–4 month window Fully remote flexibility with a focused, results-driven mandate Work alongside a lean operations team in a fast-paced industrial setting

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the master production schedule (MPS) to ensure alignment between demand, capacity, and supply chain execution. Collaborate with operations, procurement, and demand planning teams to balance production capacity with customer requirements.