Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Farmington, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The position supervises the profitable and safe operation of the manufacturing function in a growth environment. This is accomplished through employee motivation, plant scheduling and machine loading, proper maintenance and care of equipment, assuring a quality product, maintaining good management/employee relations, recommending new equipment and capital assets and controlling plant costs.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a supervisor in a metal fabrication environment that exhibits the candidate’s skills and capabilities to meet the principle accountabilities of the position
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• College Degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of IFS or MRP/ERP Systems and good computer skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing processes
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Lean Daily Management, Managing for Daily Improvement, SQDC Board/Hour by Hour (Performance Board) Experience
• Lean Kaizen/Operation Excellence/Continuous Improvement Shop Floor Experience
• Experience with kitting operations

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience managing multiple shifts
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Business/Management or related field
• Formal Lean Certification and ability to teach and lead shop floor change initiatives with a cross functional team

Responsibilities

• Satisfy customers through quality products and on time deliveries
• Obtain a high level of plant productivity through continuous improvement
• Ensure an effective maintenance program and personnel
• Directs plant supervision in quality level necessary to minimize rejects, reworks, and field problems
• Keep abreast of new manufacturing technology and equipment
• Direct and advise an on-going safety program to minimize frequency and severity of accidents
• Maintains a secure plant with a minimal loss of tools and inventory
• Implement and maintain an effective MRO storeroom
• Evaluate man-hour requirements in unusual and large jobs to assist sales force
• Reviews reports to analyze department and employee performance levels
• Maintain good employee relations
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and Corporate Safety’s Critical Successes Factors process
• Participates in the development and implementation of the annual Site SBO Plan, completes those tasks assigned to this position and provides necessary support and resources to have 100% of the Plan completed
• Work with Accounting and PC to attain the financial goals set by upper management
• Responsible in dealing with employee issues in partnership with Human Resources
• This position also requires some travel and association with other Valmont facilities

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED