Operations Manager

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The position supervises the profitable and safe operation of the manufacturing function in a growth environment.  This is accomplished through a combination of an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing process and the utilization of employee motivation, plant scheduling/machine loading, proper maintenance and care of equipment, and maintaining good management/employee relations.  This position will also be responsible for recommending new equipment and capital assets as needed while maintaining plant costs.

Essential Functions:

• Satisfy customers through quality products and on time deliveries

• Obtain a high level of plant productivity through continuous improvement/lean initiatives

• Ensure an effective maintenance program and personnel

• Directs plant supervision to meet customer demand in aa manner that supports the quality level necessary to minimize rejects, reworks, and field problems

• Keep abreast of new manufacturing technology and equipment

• Direct, support, and advise an on-going safety program to minimize frequency and severity of accidents

• Maintain a secure plant with a minimal loss of tools and inventory

• Implement and maintain an effective MRO storeroom

• Maintain production headcount to meet forecasted production levels

• Lead employee development activities in partnership with HR to support promotion from within

• Participate in all retention and employee satisfaction activities

• Maintain good employee relations

• Demonstrate a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and provide continual support for Corporate Safety Absolutes

• Participate in the development and implementation of the annual Site financial Plan

• Work with Plant Manager and Plan Controller to attain the financial goals set by upper management

• Responsible for dealing with employee issues in partnership with Human Resources    

• This position also requires some travel and association with other Valmont facilities

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• 3-5 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing/metal fabrication environment that exhibits the candidate’s skills and capabilities to meet the principal accountabilities of the position

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• College Degree or equivalent work experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of IFS or MRP/ERP Systems and strong computer skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

• Strong, empathetic  leadership skills

• Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing processes

• Strong problem solving skills

• Lean Daily Management, Managing for Daily Improvement, SQDC Board/Hour by Hour (Performance Board) Experience

• Lean Kaizen/Operation Excellence/Continuous Improvement Shop Floor Experience

• Experience with kitting operations

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing multiple shifts

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Business/Management or related field

• Formal Lean Certification and ability to teach and lead shop floor change initiatives with a cross functional team

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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