Location: Remote (Supporting operations in Cleveland OH) Duration: 34 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 13 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 themaster 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

• 37 yearsof hands-on experience inproduction planning / master schedulingwithinindustrial 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 inPE-backed manufacturing companies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand forecasts BOMs and capacity plans
• Experience managingmulti-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
• Priorinterim or contractexperience in turnaround or high-growth PE environments
• Familiarity withlean 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 34 month window
• Fully remote flexibility with a focused results-driven mandate
• Work alongside a lean operations team in a fast-paced industrial setting