Planning & Scheduling Coordinator – Manufacturing

Valmont Industries; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan with company 


Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking a Planning Coordinator in Columbus, NE to coordinate order processing through fabrication, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient material flow. You will interface with scheduling, shipping, maintenance and purchasing to optimize production status.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in manufacturing, and proficiency with MRP systems (IFS/Oracle Discoverer) and Microsoft Office. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Experience with MRP systems (IFS and Oracle Discoverer) is preferred.
• Proficient with Excel/Word/Outlook; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize order processing to support fabrication and shipping.
• Issue shop packets and reports from office to Manufacturing shop area.
• Coordinate machine load reports and communicate potential reschedules or overloads to scheduling.
• Monitor material flow and expediting shipments to meet production timelines.
• Maintain safe, productive work environment and support cross-functional teams.
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned by Operations Planner.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher in Business or related field

Tools

MRP systems (IFS, Oracle Discoverer)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Valmont Industries is seeking a Planning Coordinator in Columbus, NE to coordinate order processing through fabrication, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient material flow. You will interface with scheduling, shipping, maintenance and purchasing to optimize production status.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in manufacturing, and proficiency with MRP systems (IFS/Oracle Discoverer) and Microsoft Office. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork is essential.