The salary range for this position is $55,300 - $69,000 depending on experience.
Employment
full time
Employer job description
From Valmont Industries's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
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? Apply now.
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 and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
When in the production facility, the employee will be required to wear close toed shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
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 application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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