Job Description

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.

A Brief Summary of This 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Other Important Details about the Role:

• This position reports to the Operations Manager and could have up to 60 direct reports
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes in the areas
• React to change in a timely and organized manner
• Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation
• Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts
• Frequent use of computers to perform duties of their position

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or associate's degree with 5+ years relevant experience or bachelor's 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

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Three years' 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

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas.  The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.   This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, smoke, and confined spaces.  Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.  This position may require long hours to support production initiatives for a two-shift operation.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and boxes of paper.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• 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

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.