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A Brief Summary of This Position:

This position is accountable for the organizing, coordinating and controlling of all activities related to the execution of the master schedule, and making sure there is enough work on the shop floor. This position works with people in the materials area including scheduling, shipping and the storeroom area while interfacing with marketing, engineering, and purchasing and manufacturing.

Work Schedule: 1st Shift (Days)

Monday - Friday 6AM - 3PM

This is an on-site administrative hourly position.

Starting pay range (LG35): $23.08 - $28.85

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

• Plan and organize order processing and manage the various situations encountered in the production processes

• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products to the customer

• Manage any order production and product issues in a timely manner to ensure high customer satisfaction

• Issue and interpret computer shop reports and packets to the Manufacturing shop

• Maintain an attitude that unlawful or unethical actions are not acceptable

• Report and resolve production shortages

• Conduct business on behalf of the Company in full compliance with the laws of the many jurisdictions in which we operate

• Communicate with the Shipping Scheduler on critical orders

• Coordination of shop packet releases

• Coordination of feedback to scheduling regarding the potential reschedules, overloads and other anticipated problems

• Arrange orders into a sequential work schedule

• Coordination of material handling operations into the shop

• Other duties as assigned/directed

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

• Technical experience and knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Outlook

• One-year previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

• One-year previous experience with MRP systems and IFS

• Basic understanding of Production Control processes and procedures

• High school diploma and 4+ years of work/educational experience or associate's degree

• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• The ability to read and interpret shop blueprints and technical drawings

• The ability to perform basic math such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• One-year previous experience of production scheduling

• Three years of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

• The ability to keep a positive, professional attitude in a fast paced, hectic work environment

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives

• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision

• The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

• Experience and knowledge of Pronest software and CNC programming

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting but may require going into the shop at times. 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. No travel requirements for this position. 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 stand and walk when moving about the office. 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 25 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.

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.