Production Scheduler
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2981, East 14th Avenue, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, 68601, United States
Why Valmont
We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?
Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact, modernize irrigation to feed a growing population, and harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
About the Role
The Production Scheduler is responsible for logically and accurately scheduling and reviewing finished goods and components through all phases of the manufacturing areas. This role serves as a critical bridge between customer information and the production floor, ensuring that ship dates are met while maintaining efficiency within the department.
In this position, you will coordinate with various levels of staff regarding changes to production to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize downtime. You will analyze and review various reports and tools to seek resolution to issues with minimal supervision, utilizing scheduling tools to optimize production schedules and improve overall productivity. The role requires building collaboration between various departments to ensure strategic and logistical needs are met in a timely fashion, while also providing assistance and backup to the Dispatcher and other departments as needed.
Equal Opportunity
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the the application for employment, please email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2981, East 14th Avenue, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, 68601, United States
Columbus, Nebraska
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity
- check_circleCoordinate with production supervisors to prioritize activities and allocate resources effectively
- check_circleCollaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components
- check_circleMonitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand or resource availability
- check_circleIdentify and resolve scheduling conflicts or constraints to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- check_circleUtilize scheduling tools like IFS PLANNING BILLS and DRP to optimize production schedules
- check_circleCommunicate production schedules and updates to relevant stakeholders including production teams and management
- check_circleReorder lost and scrapped parts and provide assistance to the production team with technical needs
Requirements
- verifiedStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- verifiedERP / IFS experience strongly desired
- verifiedProven experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning
- verifiedBachelors degree in relevant field or Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
ERP / IFS experience, knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, experience with process optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives, Bachelors degree in relevant field or Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealthcare including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and visioncheck_circle401k retirement plan with company matchcheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Erp, Ifs Planning Bills, DRP, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement.
Education: Bachelors degree in relevant field or Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience; Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience.
Frequently asked questions about Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc.
What does a Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. will develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, inventory levels, and production capacity; coordinate with production supervisors to prioritize activities and allocate resources effectively; collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components; and monitor production progress and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand or resource availability.
What are the requirements for this Production Scheduler role?expand_more
Valmont Industries, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP / IFS experience strongly desired; Proven experience in production scheduling or manufacturing planning; and Bachelors degree in relevant field or Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience.
Where is the Production Scheduler role at Valmont Industries, Inc. located?expand_more
Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. is based in 2981, East 14th Avenue, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, 68601, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Production Scheduler job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Valmont Industries, Inc. has listed this Production Scheduler role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Production Scheduler role?expand_more
Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the Production Scheduler role at Valmont Industries, Inc.?expand_more
Key skills for Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. include Microsoft Office; Excel; Erp; Ifs Planning Bills; DRP; MRP; Lean Manufacturing; and Continuous Improvement.
What education is required for Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc.?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelors degree in relevant field or Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience; and Associates degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience.
What category does the Production Scheduler role belong to?expand_more
Production Scheduler at Valmont Industries, Inc. is part of the manufacturing job category on Recrutus.