Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tuscaloosa, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Valmont is seeking a hands-on, independent Operations Manager with a strong manufacturing background to lead day-to-day production in a multi-shift operation. The position directly leads frontline supervisors and supports fabrication and assembly of engineer-designed structures, with responsibility for safety, quality, production, scheduling, and continuous improvement. It also provides structured development in industrial troubleshooting, budgeting and financial forecasting, human resources, and capital project execution, with preparation for potential future site leadership roles.

The Operations Manager manages plant resources and production commitments, plans capacity, supports product-line objectives, and ensures compliance with company and government requirements. The role promotes continuous improvement, controls operating expenses, communicates company information to employees, and maintains appropriate staffing, training, and development. Travel to other Valmont sites is required approximately 10–15%, and the candidate must be willing to relocate as required.

The primary workplace is a manufacturing facility, with periodic office work for administrative responsibilities and business communications. The role includes regular exposure to manufacturing conditions and requires use of personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of relevant experience; or an associate degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; or 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory or management experience overseeing employees across multiple functional areas in an industrial environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control measures in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support divisional business objectives.
• Demonstrated experience with 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 and willingness to relocate as required.
• Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a Master of Science in manufacturing, operations, or engineering.
• Financial experience, including P&L responsibilities.
• Project management and/or capital project experience.
• 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.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant resources to meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals set by the Plant Manager.
• Provide direct leadership and support to frontline supervisors.
• Lead day-to-day activities to achieve current commitments and make improvements.
• Execute the master production schedule, including long- and short-range capacity planning.
• Develop strategies and goals to meet product-line objectives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements under corporate policy and government regulation.
• Promote continuous improvement using tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes.
• Use production and analytical reports to assess plant performance and inform decisions.
• Review and control operating expenses for raw materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Communicate departmental, divisional, and company information regularly to employees.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels through staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and technical personnel.
• Select, train, develop, and motivate staff to meet safety, production, quality, service, and profitability objectives.
• Follow a training plan in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and capital execution.
• Identify and share operations best practices, conduct lean audits and kaizen events, and assist other Valmont sites when requested.
• Travel to other sites for learning, audits, best-practice identification, and operational support.
• Perform other duties as directed or assigned.

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 such as 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: Associate degree