801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949

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.

Essential Functions:

Facilitate and coach Lean / 5S events / Standard Work events, coordinate Lean activities, including acting as a liaison between teams, support groups, management, and other functional areas, removing obstacles that may affect team performance, and assisting other teams and Lean Technicians as requiredCalculate and maintain Lean-related measures, maintain records, maintain visual boards, and communicate data to relevant personnelCreate and/or Update Standard WorkPrepare and deliver weekly/monthly updates to the Lean Manager, Tulsa Operations Sr. Plant ManagerProvides Lean training as necessaryThis position reports into the Tulsa Operations Lean Manager

Other Important Details about the Role:

Organization of meetings and tours for visitorsJudgment and decision making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potentialDeductive reasoning ability to formulate answers to specific questions that make senseHelp identify employee / distribution center training needsCollaborate with a group to reach consensusEffective communicate with all levels of the workforce and managementThe ability to motivate, develop and direct people without having authority over themStrong leadership, problem solving, planning skills and attention to detail with accuracySchedule daily workload without supervision or directionWork quickly and efficiently with employees as well as suppliers and vendorsThe ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of the material, costs, techniques and processes used within the manufacturing industry

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

A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and methodologyA working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookThe ability to speak in front of a group of co-workers or visitorsThe ability to bend, squat, twist, reach outward and move about the plant during a third of the shiftThe ability to lift up to 40 pounds and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the plantAbility to travel up to 5% on an annual basis

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Proven capabilities to improve office/administrative jobs through the utilization of lean toolsProven facilitation/coaching skills of Improvement events, Standard Work events, SMED events, Root cause problem solving, manufacturing and administrative value stream improvement projectsA solid understanding of Center of Lean Excellence criteriaDemonstrated commitment to learning through Lean readings and available training and educational opportunitiesA working knowledge in advanced Microsoft applications such as Visio, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint

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.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.