What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler and Procurement Coordinator position at Valley Joist + Deck?
Position : Production Scheduling and Procurement Coordinator
Location : On-Site at VJE –Jordan Road, Fort Payne, AL
Reports to: Director of Operations
Description:
The Production Scheduling and Procurement Coordinator plays a crucial role in overseeing the schedules for all joist and deck projects. This position is dedicated to ensuring consistent and full workload for the shops while aligning with customers’ scheduling requirements for each project. Additionally, the Coordinator is responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels of manufacturing consumables. This role involves close collaboration with production, sales, engineering, shipping, accounting, and external customer contacts. The coordinator will also manage job status and information within the Sage ERP system and produce reports while maintaining job data across various Excel spreadsheets (White Board).
Valley Joist manufactures steel joists and joist girders for use in commercial buildings, schools, churches, etc. Our plants are located in Fort Payne, AL, and Fernley, NV. To find out more information about Valley Joist, please visit our web site at www.valleyjoist.com .
Key duties:
· Continuously adjust and monitor project schedules and relevant information.
· Monitor credit status of all projects.
· Track the status of all engineering projects to ensure adherence to schedules.
· Monitor production status to guarantee timely completion of schedules.
· Breakdown larger projects into divisions (sequences) for better management.
· Enter and maintain all relevant information on the White Board.
· Liaise with customers and Valley sales representatives regarding project updates and status.
· Record daily production outputs.
· Track and procure necessary manufacturing consumables.
· Identify new sources for more cost-effective consumables.
Key qualifications/skills:
· Minimum of High School Diploma
· Preferable Associate’s Degree such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Management
· Experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
· Procurement experience.
· Professional and thorough communication via phone, email or face-to-face.
· Proficient in Word and Excel.
· Knowledge of Sage (ERP) a plus.
· Attention to detail
Excellent benefits package. EOE. Qualified candidates should send resume to kdean@valleyjoist.com or by mail to Attn. HR, Valley Joist, 2350 Jordan Road SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28