Leadperson

Compensation and Schedule

• Base rate of $33.87/hour with additional premiums totaling $37.12/hour ($2.00/hour shift differential, $0.75/hour lead pay, $0.50/hour utility pay)
• 2nd shift schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

About the Role

A primary function of the Leadperson is to assist the department supervisor(s) to ensure that employees on his/her assigned shift have the tools, equipment, and material they need to manufacture product per customer requests and Valmont specifications. The Leadperson will also be responsible for facilitating daily pre-shift meetings and will assist in the training of new team members. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong interpersonal skills and will be expected to serve as a positive role-model for others by demonstrating safe work habits, a strong commitment to quality and efficiency, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily pre-shift meetings daily with all shift employees, including safety, daily workload review, and communication of other relevant information as needed
• Communicate daily work assignments, scan prints, and maintain schedules
• Use forklift to move parts or tubes in order to keep line flowing efficiently
• Complete daily foreman's report
• Identify employee performance problems, investigate, document, notify supervisor of results and provide recommendations
• Coordinate work with other internal departments (small parts, large pole, paint, galvanizing, material handling, and maintenance)
• Maintain accurate daily record keeping and documents as required
• Lead or serve on department task force teams as needed
• Lead training of new employees
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring that all employees use appropriate PPE and comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Coordinate scheduling as needed to ensure necessary overlap assignments to cover vacancies
• Track reject tags, follow up tags with employees, and assign rework to be completed
• Orders supplies as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of welding knowledge
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Proficient in the use of common shop mathematics, and the ability to read and interpret complex prints and standard specifications
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as tape measure, heat stick-method for determining temperature of plate material, weld gauges, tri-square, and inclinometer
• Ability to train others in the manufacture of product per shop drawings
• Skill in keeping accurate records, inventory, inspecting finished product for quality, and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to apply sound judgment and to work independently toward team and department goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to co-workers, supervisors, and employees from other departments
• The ability to work overtime as needed
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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