Production Lead

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Production Lead is to work closely with the Production Supervisor, peers, and other departments to contribute to Valmont’s overall success. The Production Lead must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for driving the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics in the Shop. Effective communication, leadership, teamwork and motivation with all employees while adhering to Valmont’s standards, policies, and procedures are critical for this role.

Requirements

• The ability to pass a forklift driver’s test
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Working knowledge of Valmont’s manufacturing process
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals through the work of the team
• The ability to gain basic understanding of department functions within six months
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Knowledge of and ability to use common shop mathematics (in feet, inches, fractions, and degrees) in reading complex prints and specifications
• The ability to solve problems and make an informed decision based on the situation
• Communicate and interact with team members, at all levels, in a positive manner
• Effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of a group

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or 7+ years relevant experience is preferred
• A strong working knowledge of IFS
• Demonstrated experience in a Leadership role is preferred
• Practical hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coach employees on shift to ensure all safety policies, procedures, and company rules are followed and adhered to
• Responsible for making sure that all employees are using/wearing all required PPE for their specific duties
• Responsible for reporting all injuries and near misses to Supervisor and Safety Manager as soon as possible
• Responsible for housekeeping and incorporate these functions on a day to day basis
• Monitor and coach team to ensure operators follow quality standards and avoid passing on poor quality
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occur on product and processes to ensure high quality products and perform process audits as assigned
• Set daily direction and clearly communicate expected production standards for the shift; understand and follow up on daily performance
• Develop a strong personal understanding of all processes and equipment within the assigned department
• Train, coach, and develop the team to ensure proper operation of assigned work and equipment
• Help assess and manage the team’s bench strength and cross training needs
• Lead the Team on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand losses; take action to prevent future breakdowns and incidents
• Understand and drive cost reduction efforts within department and site
• Promote a continuous improvement climate that encourages suggestions and involvement from the team
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Support the team and fill in however and wherever necessary to help drive the success of the department
• Monitor equipment condition and plan downtime for repairs and prevenvitive maintenance

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
• Education Level: Associate degree