Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc.•Valley, NE

23d

About The Position

The Operations Manager provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for one or more departments within the Valley Tubing organization. This role oversees frontline supervisors to foster an engaged, high‑performance culture and to drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost management. The position is responsible for reducing waste across the value stream, ensuring processes consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment.

Requirements

Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience OR Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience
Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
Thorough knowledge of equipment and processes in assigned areas
Ability to react to change in a timely and organized manner
Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of groups
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Proven managerial skills (previous management/supervisory related work history)
Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers
Ability to influence across the value stream to support organizational change and improvement initiatives.
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Ability to utilize a strong problem-solving methodology in a complex environment to solve problems and make improvements.
Demonstrate the ability to foster a positive culture through excellent leadership capabilities within a department.
Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, in conjunction with this the successful incumbent should utilize prioritization and delegation skills to bring these tasks to a successful result.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing experience/certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing Management, or similar
Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and support for front line supervisor(s) on a daily basis
Ensure all safety systems, processes, and policies are being adhered to at all times
Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of the operation.
Understand and maintain strict adherence to quality standards, driving root‑cause problem solving and corrective actions to ensure product integrity.
Apply strong technical knowledge to guide troubleshooting, process optimization, and equipment performance.
Establish, document, and reinforce standardized processes and procedures to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
Utilize Lean tools and methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and enhance overall efficiency
Lead and influence associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule attainment, operational stability, and ongoing performance improvements.
Execution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning
Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis
Requires up to 5% travel (including overnight stays)

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

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