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Physical Demands and Work Environment:Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The Production Planner / Master Scheduler is responsible for converting customer forecasts and sales orders into executable master production schedules aligned with plant capacity, material availability, and lead times.

Job Title: Production Planner / Master Scheduler Position Summary The Production Planner / Master Scheduler is responsible for converting customer forecasts and sales orders into executable master production schedules aligned with plant capacity, material availability, and lead times. This role ensures the effective integration of demand and supply to achieve high levels of customer service, support revenue objectives, and maintain targeted inventory performance. The position plays a key role in balancing short-term execution with long-term planning by analyzing demand trends, monitoring production performance, and proactively adjusting schedules to meet changing business needs. The Production Planner / Master Scheduler collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve constraints and ensure on-time delivery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer forecasts, sales orders, capacity, and lead times </li><li>Convert forecasts and sales orders into actionable production plans and build schedules </li><li>Review material availability and production capacity to create feasible and efficient schedules </li><li>Analyze customer demand data to support both short-term execution and long-term capacity planning </li><li>Monitor production schedules and make adjustments to meet customer demand, including recommending overtime or reallocation of manpower </li><li>Manage schedule changes to accommodate short lead-time orders, including creation of manual shop orders when required </li><li>Coordinate with Customer Service and production support teams to reallocate on-hand inventory for shared components </li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Shipping, Processing, Engineering, and Quality) to resolve delivery risks and production issues </li><li>Maintain and update key planning parameters within the ERP/MRP system (e.g., lead times, safety stock, order quantities) </li></ul>Key Competencies (Optional but Recommended)<ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills </li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration </li><li>High attention to detail and organizational skills </li><li>Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools</li></ul><table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:133px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:19px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Education and Experience:</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:567px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;height:19px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">Bachelor’s Degree with 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Exposure to ISO9000/IATF16949 manufacturing environment preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and Industrial ERP Systems required.</td></tr></tbody></table> Physical Demands and Work Environment:<table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:133px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Physical Demands:</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:582px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:1px solid #000000;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:133px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:1px solid #000000">Work Environment:</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:582px;padding:0in 7px 0in 7px;border-top:none;border-right:1px solid #000000;border-left:none">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office.  The noise level is moderate.  The factory floor is in the same building as the office. </td></tr></tbody></table> To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.  Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  We are committed to building a diverse workforce and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Powered by JazzHR

Shield Restraint Systems Inc.

Master Planner / Production Scheduler

Analysis Skills

Calendar Management

Capacity Management

Change Management

Cross-Functional

Customer Conversion

Customer Support/Service

Customer/Client Research

Data Analysis

Demand Forecasting/Planning

Detail Oriented

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

ISO 9000

Inventory Management

Lift/Move 30 Pounds

Manufacturing

Master Production Schedule

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Physical Demands

Problem Solving Skills

Production Control

Production Planning

Production Schedule

Production Support

Sales

Sales Forecasting

Sales Operations

Schedule Development

Systems Analysis

Time Management

Trend Analysis

User Documentation

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The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, responsive, and comfortable coordinating between clients, installers, builders, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. With support from dedicated management, sales, and customer service teams, we will never fail to recognize, nor take for granted, the immeasurable value of a lifetime, loyal customer.

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Benefits: <ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Opportunity for advancement</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>About Van's Home Center Van's Home Center is a trusted, family-owned retailer serving Indiana communities with furniture, appliances, mattresses, and flooring for over 52 years. We work closely with homeowners, builders, and installers to deliver high-quality products and exceptional service. Our flooring department plays a key role in that mission, and we are looking to add a detail-oriented professional to support our growing installation and service operations. Position Overview The Flooring Admin / Scheduler is a critical support role within Van's flooring operations. This position helps manage flooring installation projects from order review through scheduling, installation, and post-install service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, responsive, and comfortable coordinating between clients, installers, builders, and manufacturers to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in managing new flooring installation projects from order review through completion </li><li>Review flooring orders for accuracy, completeness, and readiness for release </li><li>Create purchase orders and release them to Van's procurement team </li><li>Schedule flooring installations and coordinate timelines with installers, clients, and builders </li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for installers, clients, and builder partners </li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for all flooring warranty and service issues <ul><li>Work directly with clients and flooring manufacturers </li><li>Coordinate service visits and warranty repairs </li><li>Follow through to ensure issues are resolved quickly and professionally </li></ul></li><li>Render basic flooring and shower layouts (training provided; prior experience a plus) </li><li>Track project details and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines and service commitments are met </li><li>Communicate clearly and professionally to resolve scheduling, installation, or warranty-related issues </li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle </li></ul>Required Skills & Qualifications <ul><li>Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-up and organizational skills </li><li>Customer service-driven with a client-first mindset </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Proven problem-solving ability and comfort handling service-related issues </li><li>Comfortable working on a computer and able to learn new software quickly </li><li>Highly responsive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Team-oriented and able to work closely with installers, builders, and internal teams </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Prior experience in the flooring industry strongly preferred </li><li>Experience scheduling installations or coordinating trade services </li><li>Familiarity with SketchUp or similar drawing/rendering software is a plus </li></ul>Why Join Van's? <ul><li>Join a stable, family-owned company with deep roots in the community </li><li>Work in a collaborative, service-driven environment </li><li>Opportunity to grow skills in operations, scheduling, and project coordination </li><li>Competitive pay and benefits based on experience </li></ul> If you take pride in organization, follow-through, and delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Van's Home Center team Compensation: $16.00 per hour About Van's Home CenterVan's Home Center in Auburn has been a family owned and operated business since 1973. A lot has changed in that time. We've expanded our product lines to provide customers with everything they need for their home, all in one place. This includes living, dining, and bedroom furniture, mattresses, appliances, flooring, tile, and cabinets and countertops. But, what really matters hasn't changed. We hold true to our founder's core values of integrity and hard work, and consistently work to be the best customer-centric company in the home-furnishings industry. We strive to positively impact the lives of our customers and their families by providing quality products and services for their home at a fair price. With support from dedicated management, sales, and customer service teams, we will never fail to recognize, nor take for granted, the immeasurable value of a lifetime, loyal customer. This employment opportunity is available at the organization listed at the top of this page. Your application will go directly to them and all hiring decisions will be made by their management. All inquiries should be made directly with the organization that posted this employment opportunity.

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