Developmental Regional - Senior Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Valmont Industries, Inc.

6d • Remote

About The Position

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. Position Summary The Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator – Regional supports the execution of regional continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Regional CI Manager, this role serves as a traveling execution leader responsible for driving structured improvement events, supporting site-level CI Managers, and assisting in the deployment of standardized operational excellence systems. This position does not carry site-level CI ownership but is expected to independently lead assigned initiatives, deliver measurable performance improvements, and support capability development across the region. The role is intentionally structured as a developmental progression toward a Site Continuous Improvement Manager position. This role does not carry direct supervisory responsibility, budget authority, or ownership of a site CI roadmap. Accountability is limited to assigned initiatives and regional program execution under the direction of the Regional CI Manager. Essential Functions Lead Kaizen, TPM/ACR workshops, SMED, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping events across assigned sites. Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, lead time, FPY, and labor productivity within assigned projects. Support development and deployment of Corporate CI standards (TPM/ACR, 20 Keys, Leader Standard Work). Track and validate financial and operational impact of improvement initiatives. Support integration of CI initiatives into Daily Management Systems and tiered accountability structures. Assist in site assessments and maturity evaluations across the region. Provide structured site feedback and risk escalation to the Regional CI Manager. Deliver CI tool training sessions and coach supervisors across multiple sites. Contribute to development of regional CI playbooks and deployment standards. Developmental Expectations Demonstrate ability to independently lead multi-site initiatives with sustained impact. Influence plant managers and other senior site leaders effectively Deliver validated financial and operational performance improvements Build internal site capability beyond event execution. Translate regional strategy into executable site-level action plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience, or 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, DMAIC, Standard Work).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and develop insights to support decision-making.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels.
• Proven capability to influence and motivate others without formal authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and experience with data visualization tools.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 75%.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or formal training in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of the Shingo Model or other operational excellence frameworks.
• Experience leading small improvement teams or supporting CI initiatives across departments.
• Familiarity with project management and Agile or iterative improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen, TPM/ACR workshops, SMED, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping events across assigned sites.
• Deliver measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, lead time, FPY, and labor productivity within assigned projects.
• Support development and deployment of Corporate CI standards (TPM/ACR, 20 Keys, Leader Standard Work).
• Track and validate financial and operational impact of improvement initiatives.
• Support integration of CI initiatives into Daily Management Systems and tiered accountability structures.
• Assist in site assessments and maturity evaluations across the region.
• Provide structured site feedback and risk escalation to the Regional CI Manager.
• Deliver CI tool training sessions and coach supervisors across multiple sites.
• Contribute to development of regional CI playbooks and deployment standards.
• Demonstrate ability to independently lead multi-site initiatives with sustained impact.
• Influence plant managers and other senior site leaders effectively
• Deliver validated financial and operational performance improvements
• Build internal site capability beyond event execution.
• Translate regional strategy into executable site-level action plans

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees