Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and support for front line supervisor(s) on a daily basis
• Ensure all safety systems, processes, and policies are being adhered to at all times
• Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
• Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Prepare and utilize a Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes
• Lead and mobilize associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
• Lead day-to-day activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved and improvements are made
• Execute the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning
• Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis

Requirements

• Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience OR Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and processes in assigned areas
• Ability to react to change in a timely and organized manner
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Proven managerial skills (previous management/supervisory related work history)
• Able to work effectively within a team and build collaborative relationships to drive business objectives
• Identify and drive breakthrough changes/improvements
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, Powerpoint)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing is preferred
• Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
• Project Management and/or Capital Project experience

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

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Nightly shifts