Planning Coordinator

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Columbus, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking a Planning Coordinator for its Global NA Operations Division. The role dispatches and expedites orders through the manufacturing process, from material ordering through completion, to support the safe and efficient fabrication of Valmont products. The coordinator works across scheduling, shipping, material handling, maintenance, manufacturing, and finishing, and interfaces with administrative departments, other sites, vendors, marketing, engineering, and purchasing. The position reports to the Operations Planner for assigned additional duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• One 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.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• High awareness of safety at all times.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers.
• Passion, integrity, drive to excel, and ability to deliver exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in Business or a related field.
• One year of previous experience in production scheduling or dispatching.
• Three years of previous experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Prior experience with IFS.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch and expedite orders through the manufacturing process from material ordering through completion.
• Plan and organize order processing while responding to varied production situations.
• Issue shop packets and computer reports from the office to designated manufacturing-shop areas.
• Coordinate completion of the machine load report and provide scheduling feedback about potential reschedules, overloads, and other anticipated problems.
• Coordinate and ensure prompt resolution of lost or damaged material.
• Track and expedite shipping shortages while communicating with departmental supervisors, leads, and production control about loading availability and critical shipments.
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Planner.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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 such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED