Scheduler

Valmont Group; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont Group in Valley, Nebraska is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and manage the master production schedule balancing customer demand with supply capacity. The role will coordinate shop orders, inter-site orders and supplier schedules under MRP, aligning resources with demand and collaborating with Purchasing.

The candidate will maintain inventory levels (A/B/C analysis), report progress, and implement Lean scheduling techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or 3+ years of experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• On-site attendance.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Attention to detail and quality in work.
• Must be comfortable with daily exposure to manufacturing production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the master production schedule balancing customer demand with supply capacity.
• Schedule by daily, weekly and monthly horizons (2–6 months).
• Coordinate release of shop orders, inter-site orders, and supplier schedules per MRP.
• Align resources with demand based on capacity planning and shop floor control.
• Work with Purchasing to release/expedite purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Manage component, WIP and finished goods inventories with ABC analysis.
• Report on production and supplier progress to goals; create action plans to close gaps.
• Cross-train with schedulers and purchasing for backup tasks.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Manufacturing environment

On-site attendance

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Education

Associate's degree in business

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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 .

A Brief Summary of This Position

Position is responsible for developing and managing the master production schedule in order to balance effectively the customer demands and supply capacity. Schedule is segmented by daily, weekly and monthly buckets. Planning horizon for this position is 2-6 months. Position responsibilities include planning, scheduling and coordinating the production schedule by reviewing and releasing shop orders, inter-site orders, and supplier schedules in accordance with Material Requirements Planning (MRP). This position is responsible for aligning resources with demand based on capacity planning and shop floor control principles. This position works with Purchasing to release and expedite purchase orders and supplier scheduled orders according to existing strategy and previously negotiated prices. This position manages component inventory, work-in-process inventory (WIP), and finished goods inventory. Inventory management includes utilization of ABC analysis tools. Reporting on production and supplier progress to goals is required. Creating and executing any required action plans to close gaps. Demonstration of the core values of the Valmont Way is also required.

Essential Functions

• This position reports into the Production Control Supervisor.
• This position coordinates the activities and deployable production schedules with the Shop Dispatcher.
• Evaluate MRP requirements and pull signals to drive Purchase Orders for value stream fabricated and raw materials to satisfy take time.
• Maintain planned scheduling parameters, such as lead-times, lot sizes, safety stocks, delivery times and order file data for all scheduled items.
• 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.
• Supervisor any changes to supply source.
• Analyze requirements and release items to coordinate delivery of material to Valley and various manufacturing facilities, subcontractors, or outside farm-out supply.
• Review ECN's (Engineering Change Notice) for new or change to existing materials. Coordinate transition to new material and manage inventory levels.
• Summarize daily and weekly schedules for released and firm planned orders and compare these to the production plan to ensure that the schedule is within S&OP policy.
• This role may require minimal domestic travel.

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. Learn and lead the implementation of Lean scheduling techniques such as PULL and Level Scheduling. Inform management when demand cannot be met and recommend alternatives on how the requested demand could be satisfied. Using ABC analysis and IFS, this position is responsible for the determination, evaluation, and disposition of excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory, phase-in/phase-out of materials and the correction/maintenance of material master records as well as ABC classification of material. Cross-train with other schedulers and purchasing team, to provide backup tasks, as needed.

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

• Associate's degree in business or 3+ years of experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• On-site attendance.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Attention to detail and quality in work
• Must be comfortable with daily exposure to manufacturing production environment.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Posses These Qualifications

A Bachelor'