Production Supervisor

Valmont Industries, Inc. • El Dorado, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor who serves as a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. This position supervises hourly production employees and maintains the log of shift operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or associate's degree with 5+ years relevant experience or bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
• Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
• Ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Must have a high awareness of safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in a supervisory position
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Monitor employees’ performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment
• Define expected production standards and monitor performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Observe personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high quality products
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
• Prepare daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports

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