28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Production Supervisor is a position in the Irrigation division that will provide leadership and direction to the operations across Irrigation Production, focusing on process improvement, metrics and standards within the Valley site Irrigation operations. The incumbent must be a highly driven individual who is confident, hands-on, and an independent self-starter interested in acquiring the skills and experience necessary to grow a career in operations management. This position manages the shift’s operation including oversight of safety, production, quality, shipping and receiving, scheduling, maintenance, lean implementation and initiatives. This position demonstrates the ability and self-discipline to carefully and accurately run a department, as well as development and coaching of people.

Essential Functions:  

Oversee the   production operations of the Irrigation DepartmentManage resources to ensure that all department operations are meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production goalsAssist in identifying operations’ best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events, and travel occasionally to assist/learn from high level project management experiencesUtilize production and other analytical reports to better gauge plant performance and to make better decisionsReview and control operation expenses for raw materials, operating supplies, and equipmentMaintain manpower requirements through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and other technical personnelEnsure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulationPlan and develop plant personnel to produce maximum efficiency and utilization of available resourcesSelect, train, develop and motivate an effective staff to assure the profitable attainment of present and future safety, production, quality and service objectivesThis position has up to 60 direct reports and the ability to lead and influence the team to maintain a safe and productive environment while improving engagement and culture within the teamPromote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvementAdministers and supports company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent mannerTrains new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and proceduresPrepares daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reportsUnderstanding of The Valmont Way theory of Lean Manufacturing principles, including Lean Daily Management

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

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experienceThe ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issuesComprehension of lean manufacturing principles including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution and delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organizationA strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft OutlookStrong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectivesExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsAbility to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 poundsAbility to wear all required PPE for the production facility, as well as be exposed to outdoor weather and indoor facility conditions including cold, heat, dirt, noise and fumesMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as state and federal labor standardsThe ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manualsStrong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectivesThe ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional mannerSix Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

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.