Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Valmont Industries, Inc. • West Point, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor oversees production, material flow, and quality control in the galvanizing department. This day-shift position administers company and organizational policies at the department level, supervises daily shop operations, and establishes work priorities to meet internal and external customer shipping commitments. The supervisor sets shift objectives that support divisional goals, monitors performance, ensures products meet quality standards, and arranges necessary equipment repairs and maintenance. The role also maintains accurate and timely production, order, time, and inspection records; promotes safe work and housekeeping practices; and oversees employee training. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn on the production floor.

The supervisor leads 20–30 production employees and coordinates daily with scheduling, dispatch, quality assurance, material control, maintenance, shipping and receiving, human resources, safety, and other manufacturing departments. Responsibilities include assigning and monitoring work, managing production priorities and staffing, evaluating employee performance, investigating incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining safe, productive operations. The supervisor may occasionally operate galvanizing-process equipment and must recognize special handling requirements for custom products, identify process deficiencies, and help train and motivate employees.

The role works primarily in a production environment and may involve exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, temperature extremes, noise, dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and smoke. It may require working outdoors, near moving machinery, or at elevated locations. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching are required; occasional sitting and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may also be required. At least six months of on-the-job training is needed to reach a minimum acceptable performance level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization, interpret and present information one-on-one and before groups, and speak publicly to employees and customers.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact positively with coworkers and support divisional business objectives.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations and use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to recognize hazardous substances and understand basic employee chemical-safety and emergency-response responsibilities.
• Ability to withstand first-line supervisory pressures, adapt to change, and achieve results while maintaining harmonious employee relations and working within budget guidelines.
• Must wear appropriate PPE on the production floor.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; occasional sitting and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; and walking stairs and between manufacturing and office areas.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Business, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• Three years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and state and federal labor standards.
• Experience using an automated time and attendance tracking system.
• Ability to calculate product figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Good understanding of Visual Shop and QAD.

Responsibilities

• Implement work schedules and assign work to hourly employees to maximize use of manpower, machines, and materials.
• Process parts and components to meet production schedules and notify the Production Manager and schedulers of issues affecting plans or schedules.
• Set expected results and performance standards for assigned personnel; monitor performance, complete reviews, and take corrective action as needed.
• Report discrepancies in blueprints, specifications, methods, engineering data, and standards to the Production Manager.
• Monitor equipment operation, identify maintenance needs, initiate corrective action, and recommend improvements to equipment and facilities.
• Ensure product quality and required inspections meet established standards.
• Ensure operations comply with EPA and OSHA regulations and company safety requirements.
• Participate in monthly Safety Leadership Team meetings and conduct shift-start and monthly safety meetings.
• Report and investigate incidents promptly and enter injuries, illnesses, property damage, hazards, and other incidents into the EHS database.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of employee time and production through production reports.
• Promote continuous productivity improvement, including Lean Manufacturing practices, Kaizen participation, root-cause analysis, and sustaining improvements.
• Administer company policies consistently and maintain housekeeping and safe working conditions.
• Train new employees in departmental activities and safety procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of custom galvanizing quality requirements, including proper venting, product orientation, and safe loading methods.
• Oversee production equipment and the galvanizing process, recognizing products requiring special handling and analyzing process deficiencies.
• Assist with maintaining process tank concentrations, champion improvement teams or projects, and assist with Area Leader responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED