Bilingual Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Houston, TX

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is a Manager level role within Valmont's Coatings Division. The incumbent must be a highly driven individual who is a confident, hands-on, and independent self-starter with a strong OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manufacturing or industrial coatings background to join the organization and acquire the skills and experience necessary to lead a galvanizing company. This position manages a two or three shift operation including oversight of safety, production, quality, shipping and receiving, scheduling, maintenance, chemical reclamation, lean implementation and initiatives, and compliance reporting. This high potential position demonstrates the ability and self-discipline to carefully and accurately run multiple departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
Prior supervisory experience
Proven track record in lean manufacturing principles including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution and delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organization
Ability to travel approximately 10-15%
Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds
Ability 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 fumes
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Must be bilingual, English and Spanish

Nice To Haves

Master's in Business Administration Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or Chemistry
Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing employees in a number of functional areas in an industrial environment
Previous experience in galvanizing or a coatings company would be ideal, but is not necessary
Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as state and federal labor standards
The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

Manage the use of plant resources to ensure that all plant operations are meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production goals set by the General Manager
Oversee the production and shipping operations of a galvanizing facility
Receive intense training in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and galvanizing sales and services
Assist in identifying operations' best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events, and travel occasionally to assist/learn from high level project management experiences
Facilitate positive customer relations through the services of quality coated product and on-time delivery
Utilize production and other analytical reports to better gauge plant performance and to make better decisions
Review and control operation expenses for raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment
Maintain manpower requirements through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and other technical personnel
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulation
Plan and develop plant personnel to produce maximum efficiency and utilization of available resources
Select, train, develop and motivate an effective staff to assure the profitable attainment of present and future safety, production, quality and service objectives
Travel to other Coatings sites and assist in identifying operations' best practices, perform lean audits, and assist with the setup and operation of Greenfield (startup) or satellite operations

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
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
Retirement plans
Dependent care
Employee assistance programs
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.