Production Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Elkhart, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. Essential Functions: This position has approximately 3-4 direct reports and approximately 125-150 employees to directly and indirectly supervise Satisfy customers through quality products and on time deliveries by maintaining schedule adherence Obtain a high level of shift productivity through continuous improvement Ensure an effective operator level preventative maintenance program is maintained Direct 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 and incidents Maintain a secure plant with a minimal loss of tools and inventory Implement and maintain an effective MRO storeroom Review reports to analyze department and employee performance levels, and drives accountability based off findings Coach, mentor and provide leadership to supervisors, leads and hourly employees using a fair, firm, and consistent approach Maintain good employee relations through motivation, support, and guidance Demonstrate a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and Corporate Safety’s Critical Successes Factors process Work with the Senior Plant Manager to attain the financial goals set by upper management Responsible in dealing with employee issues in partnership with Human Resources Directing and assess the production / maintenance activities in order to meet or exceed annual operating plan (AOP) objectives of the plant Assist with the annual operating plan, the annual budgeting plan and the site’s three year strategic business plan process Other duties as assigned and/or directed

Requirements

• Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• 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
• 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
• 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
• SQDC Board/Hour by Hour (Performance Board) Experience

Responsibilities

• Satisfy customers through quality products and on time deliveries by maintaining schedule adherence
• Obtain a high level of shift productivity through continuous improvement
• Ensure an effective operator level preventative maintenance program is maintained
• Direct 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 and incidents
• Maintain a secure plant with a minimal loss of tools and inventory
• Implement and maintain an effective MRO storeroom
• Review reports to analyze department and employee performance levels, and drives accountability based off findings
• Coach, mentor and provide leadership to supervisors, leads and hourly employees using a fair, firm, and consistent approach
• Maintain good employee relations through motivation, support, and guidance
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission Statement and Corporate Safety’s Critical Successes Factors process
• Work with the Senior Plant Manager to attain the financial goals set by upper management
• Responsible in dealing with employee issues in partnership with Human Resources
• Directing and assess the production / maintenance activities in order to meet or exceed annual operating plan (AOP) objectives of the plant
• Assist with the annual operating plan, the annual budgeting plan and the site’s three year strategic business plan process
• Other duties as assigned and/or directed

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees