Production Supervisor - Night Shift

About the role

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.

This position will be located in Building 108 - Soft Square, Small & Mid-size Pole departments. The Production Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor with discipline and drive as essential behavioral traits. A driven individual that will be responsible for safety of all employees being supervised, demonstrates attributes that support first time product quality, exercises sound financial decision making / cost control methods, processing manufacturing steel poles and following planned schedule.

Responsibilities

As a supervisor, the candidate should demonstrate active employee engagement by conducting effective every day “stand up-start up meetings”. Start-up meetings are to be utilized to identify if all employees are “fit for duty” that day. An effective supervisor will conduct stretch and flex exercises as part of warming up for the work but also use it to identify if employees demonstrate motion concerns.

• Enforcing work hardening policy (Any new hires - direct hire or temps should be only scheduled for 40 hours / week for first 30 days without exceptions.
• Lead the investigation and demonstrate effective containment actions are in place for all employees to return to their work centers safely in case of a safety infraction (near miss, first aid, recordable, LTI, property damage).
• Presentation of root cause findings as well as countermeasures (short term as well as long term) to all employees as well as management.
• Ensuring that any equipment issues are immediately reported and owning the root cause analysis of ANY rejected pole.
• Partnering with Quality Supervisor in making sure the correct solution is in place and in case of performance issue from their employees, it is documented with HR.

A successful supervisor is expected to effectively plan their work, including daily task assignments, planning daily schedule, and reporting any schedule concerns.

• Monitor employee’s performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered.
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment.
• Define expected production standards, and monitor performance standards of direct reports.
• Observe personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment.
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high quality products.
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement.
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience or Associate’s degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues.
• Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner.
• Effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience.
• Can accurately calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions.
• Work in a high volume, fast paced environment.

Qualifications

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing and/or fabrication environment.
• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

In addition to an office setting, the supervisor also spends the majority of his or her time on the production floor as well as outside during all seasons of the year and in the manufacturing areas. The supervisor is expected to wear all necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), as required.

This position is exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat and cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, fire, smoke, unstable debris, confined spaces, and working in high areas. Up to 5 percent travel to domestic locations may be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the supervisor is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The supervisor is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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

Starting pay range Depending on Qualification (LG39): $76,800 - $95,500. There will be an increase to the starting base compensation rate to account for the shift being Graveyard (3rd) shift. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Night shift schedule: Sunday - Thursday starting at 10PM. Minimum of 50 hours worked per week. Will occasionally be required to extend scheduled hours, including weekend coverage as needed for critical operational needs. Must be able to facilitate shift overlap with Day shift Supervisor and shift Leads. Expected attendance for off-shift meetings upon management request.