Valley City Sign, one of West Michigan's leading manufacturers of custom, commercial, and architectural signs, is looking for a Production Scheduler. This in-person, office hourly position at our facility in Comstock Park, MI requires a person who is very detailed and task oriented. We are looking for the right individual who will embrace our core values and have a positive and willing / "can do" attitude.

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WHAT DO WE DO?
As a premier west Michigan-based sign company, we build all types of Signs! We use aluminum, steel, plastics, paints, and all substrates to create our products. Our customers include banks, car washes, municipalities, large corporations, hospitals, schools and universities, casinos, sports teams, and many local businesses. 

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Job Type: Full Time​

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Work Location: In person

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JOB DETAILS: 

• Responsible for reviewing all orders for accuracy and completeness before releasing for production

• Identify labor routings, apply estimates, and enter orders in scheduling software

• Organize and forward shop packets to coincide with production requirements

• Attend, Plan, and/or conduct Detailed Drawing review meetings

• Attend daily production meetings with Production Control Manager & Plant Manager

• Identify and correct procedural errors within the order process

• Enter estimated hours into our database for performance analysis

• Responsible for identifying, organizing and preparing documents for billing

• Create new labor routings by doing necessary research on new processes

• Learn technical details related to how signs are constructed

• Read and understand shop drawings

• Update and maintain the repetitive stock code database

• Attend collaborative meetings with other departments

• Tracking progress against the schedule to identify potential plant capacity constraints or bottlenecks

• Assist in monitoring and updating the Install schedule

• Navigating unforeseen issues like machine breakdowns or material shortages by reallocating resources and updating the plan as needed

• Locate and update shop drawings after they have been released

• Back up the Production Control Manager as needed

• Other duties as assigned

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and some relative experience in scheduling

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills; Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and/or APS experience preferred

• Ability to understand how to read quotes, estimates, and drawings / blueprints

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees

• Ability to identify and analyze challenges and constraints and help develop creative solutions

• Comfortable with spending time in a shop environment regularly

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

• A degree is preferred; however, we value a combination of education and 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Previous experience in the sign, building products, or construction industry is preferred but a solid hands-on aptitude with materials and fabrication is a great start.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic geometry.

• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.

• This role primarily involves an office environment and you’ll have the opportunity to periodically spend time in production and occasionally travel to visit customer project sites.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive health benefits package, profit sharing retirement plan, paid vacation time, and company-paid holidays.

 

BENEFITS:

• Competitive starting base pay

• Company-paid employee health insurance

• Health Saving Accounts

• Minimum Two weeks of paid time off

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• 401-k

• Referral Bonus Program

• Retirement Plan

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• A clean work environment and the opportunity to work with great people on challenging and rewarding projects

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EXPERIENCE:

• Google Workspace: 1 year (Preferred)

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

• Production planning: 1 year (Preferred)

• Scheduling: 2 years (Required)

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WHY VALLEY CITY SIGN?

At Valley City Sign, we enjoy serving as a full-service sign company and an industry leader for over 75 years. We are a growth-minded and values-driven company dedicated to fostering a positive and productive environment. If you appreciate a hard-working, fun, and fast-paced culture, we are looking for an exceptional person to do amazing things with our team. The variety, creativity, and technical nature of our signage projects make this an engaging, educational, and exciting place to work!