Production Scheduler

Valmont Group; Farmington (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a Production Scheduler in Farmington, MN to align customer orders with manufacturing capacity and manage production schedules. The role reports to the Production Supervisor and works with shop leads to meet due dates and optimize flow.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain or operations, a relevant associate degree, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Expect a fast-paced environment and opportunities to improve scheduling processes.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years' experience in supply chain or operations management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and quality in work.

Responsibilities

• Schedules customer orders and establishes production schedules within required timeframes.
• Collaborates with Production Supervisor and Shift leads to ensure schedules meet requirements.
• Maintains dates on customer orders and manufacturing data.
• Notifies when a due date cannot be met or schedule date changes; explains reasons.
• Identifies and resolves conflicts with material and capacity availability.
• Create a level supply schedule that satisfies demand with optimal inventory and resource use.
• Assists Customer Service in coordinating requests and information for satisfaction.
• Recommends and implements improvements to scheduling processes and techniques.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Education

Associates Degree with 3+ years experience or 5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

IFS planning scheduling tools

Job description

20805 Eaton Ave Farmington Minnesota 55024-7932

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?

The salary range for this position is $55,300 - $69,000 depending on experience.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports into the Production Supervisor
• This position schedules customer orders and establishes production schedules within established time requirements according to the following order of priorities; (1) satisfying customer due dates, (2) meeting shipment forecasts, (3) to achieve the best flow of work through the shop.
• Works closely with the Production Supervisor and Shift leads to see that customer requirements are properly executed and production schedules work well considering scheduling priorities.
• Maintains dates on customer orders and manufacturing so that the current report reflects the latest information.
• Promptly notifies the Production Supervisor each time a customer due date cannot be met or schedule date must be changed, explaining why.
• Actively pursues indications that a job may be falling behind schedule in order to provide the Production Supervisor as much time as is possible for corrective action.
• Works cooperatively with the Production Supervisor and Inventory Control to identify and requisition parts and materials in order to satisfy customer due dates.
• Create a level supply schedule that satisfies customer demand with optimum inventory levels and resource utilization as dictated by division policy
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability and order-promising integrity
• Assists Customer Service in coordinating customer requests, forwarding any additional information as necessary so that the requests are satisfied.
• Recommends and implements ways to improve scheduling processes and techniques.
• Other duties/responsibilities as required and/or assigned.

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Develop a working knowledge of Valmont products, manufacturing and scheduling processes to ensure optimal value stream schedule stability, order creation, rescheduling, load leveling, etc.
• Analyze the value stream demand and supply balance, determining out-of-balance conditions, identifying alternatives, and recommending action for approval
• Challenge current manufacturing strategies for all product lines to be sure that the most customer-oriented strategy is being used. Look for ways to move the company to single piece flow.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years' experience in supply chain or operations management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and quality in work

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Posses These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Prior experience setting up and planning with a Kanban pull system
• Demonstrated abilities in visual scheduling and inventory optimization
• Prior experience with master scheduling utilizing production family methodologies
• Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization
• An understanding of priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements
• Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of mathematics and data analysis
• Prior experience outsourcing manufactured goods
• Knowledge of IFS planning, scheduling, and replenishment tools

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to manufacturing settings. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office and visit manufacturing facilities. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height