Bilingual Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is a Manager-level role within Valmont’s Coatings Division. This hands-on, independent position requires a strong OEM manufacturing or industrial coatings background and is intended to develop the skills and experience needed to lead a galvanizing company. The manager oversees a two- or three-shift operation, including safety, production, quality, shipping and receiving, scheduling, maintenance, chemical reclamation, lean initiatives, and compliance reporting. The role requires the ability to manage multiple departments carefully and accurately.

The manager uses plant resources to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals set by the General Manager. The position also involves intense training in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and galvanizing sales and services. The manager supports best-practice identification, lean audits, kaizen events, customer relations, performance analysis, expense control, staffing and employee development, and compliance with environmental and safety requirements. Occasional travel to other Coatings sites is required to learn from and support projects, including Greenfield or satellite operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience, an associate degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• 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 delivering results that positively affect the organization’s bottom line.
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15%.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds; most frequent lifting is up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to wear all required production-facility PPE and work in outdoor weather and indoor conditions involving cold, heat, dirt, noise, and fumes.
• Passion, integrity, drive to excel, and ability to deliver exceptional results.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or Chemistry.
• 5–7 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing employees across multiple functional areas in an industrial environment.
• Previous experience in galvanizing or a coatings company.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, as well as state and federal labor standards.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support divisional business objectives.
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers professionally.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant resources to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals set by the General Manager.
• Oversee production and shipping operations at a galvanizing facility.
• Receive training in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and galvanizing sales and services.
• Identify operational best practices, perform lean audits and kaizen events, and occasionally travel to assist with or learn from high-level project management experiences.
• Facilitate positive customer relations by providing quality coated products and on-time delivery.
• Use production and other analytical reports to assess plant performance and inform decisions.
• Review and control operating expenses for raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate staffing, training, and development for production employees, supervisors, and technical personnel.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements under corporate policy and government regulation.
• Plan and develop plant personnel to maximize efficiency and use of available resources.
• Select, train, develop, and motivate staff to meet current and future safety, production, quality, service, and profitability objectives.
• Travel to other Coatings sites to identify best practices, perform lean audits, and assist with setup and operation of Greenfield or satellite operations.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) 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, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager