Dispatcher

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Valley, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual contributor for the Dispatcher position in the Global NA Operations Division. This position is accountable for the organizing and the coordination of all activities related to the execution of a department master production schedule to maintain the shop schedule and keep it up accurate.

Requirements

• One (1) year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• One (1) year of previous experience with MRP systems such as IFS and Oracle Discoverer.
• Basic understanding of Production Control Techniques and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• The ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Read, write and speak English effectively.
• Must always have a high awareness for safety.
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year production scheduling experience.
• Three (3) years of previous experience working in a manufacturing environment or fabrication environment.
• Associate’s degree in business or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional reporting structure that assists Scheduling, Manufacturing, Storerooms, Shipping, Maintenance and Finishing Departments. Also interfaces with administration departments, other sites, vendors, Marketing, Engineering, and Purchasing.
• Coordinate completion of machine load report with the support and cooperation of manufacturing and the Schedulers.
• Monitor status and expedite shortages to assure minimum manufacturing past due hours as defined by departmental goals.
• Maintain close communications with departmental supervisors and/or leads and Production Control.
• Be responsible for the coordination of feedback to Inventory Control regarding potential reschedules, overloads, and other potential logistic problems.
• Cross-training within Production Control for coverage as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree