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Valmont Industries Inc

Brenham, TX, USA
Starting pyy range (lg35): $23.08 - $28.85; bonus:...
On-site
Production schedule development
Customer demand balancing
Supply capacity management
Valmont Industries is seeking an Associate Production Scheduler in Brenham, TX, responsible for developing and managing production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels. The role requires experience in supply chain management and proficiency in relevant software, and it offers a comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • This position is responsible for developing and managing the production schedule to effectively balance customer demands and supply capacity, aligning resources with demand based on capacity planning and shop floor control principles.
  • Key responsibilities include managing component, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory using ABC analysis tools, coordinating with Purchasing to release and expedite purchase orders, and reporting on production and supplier progress.
  • Valmont impacts millions of people globally by advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure, offering a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package including healthcare, 401k with company match, and tuition reimbursement.

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Valmont Industries is seeking an Associate Production Scheduler in Brenham, TX, responsible for developing and managing production schedules to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels. The role requires experience in supply chain management and proficiency in relevant software, and it offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

Starting pay range (LG35): $23.08 - $28.85; Bonus: Eligible for annual discretionary bonus; Benefits: Comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Production schedule development
  • Customer demand balancing
  • Supply capacity management
  • Resource alignment
  • Shop floor control principles
  • Component inventory management
  • Work-in-process inventory management
  • Finished goods inventory management
  • Lean scheduling techniques
  • Pull and Level Scheduling
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Engineering Change Notice (ECN) review
  • Master schedule summarization
  • Production and supplier progress reporting
  • Action plan creation and execution
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Nice-to-have

  • Valmont products knowledge
  • Value stream demand and supply analysis
  • Customer-oriented manufacturing strategies
  • Cross-training with schedulers and purchasing
  • Global business perspective
  • Balancing short-term and long-term requirements
  • Open and honest communication
  • Mathematics and data analysis knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors in relevant field or Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years’ experience in supply chain or operations management
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 3+ years of experience
  • APICS CPIM, CFPIM, SCOR-P or CSCP certification
  • 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
  • Prior experience outsourcing manufactured goods
  • Knowledge of IFS planning, scheduling, and replenishment tools

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