Assistant Plant Manager - Lighting & Transportation (L&T)Valmont Industries | Brenham, TexasAbout Valmont BrenhamValmont Industries is a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture, advancing the world's essential infrastructure through businesses serving Utility, Lighting & Transportation, Telecommunications, Renewable Energy, Coatings, and Irrigation markets.
The
Brenham, Texas facility is one of Valmont's largest manufacturing operations and plays a key role in supporting both the Utility and Lighting & Transportation businesses. Brenham manufactures steel structures that help deliver reliable electrical service and support roadway safety and transportation networks throughout North America.
This position offers the opportunity to lead a critical segment of the business while contributing to Valmont's broader mission of improving life by connecting people and infrastructure around the world.
Compensation & Incentive OpportunitySalary Range (Labor Grade 42): $122,900 - $153,600 - $192,000
STIP Eligibility: 15% Annual Discretionary Bonus
Valmont Industries is seeking a proven manufacturing leader to join our Brenham leadership team as the
Assistant Plant Manager - Lighting & Transportation (L&T). This role is responsible for leading a critical business segment, developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering results that support the success of one of Valmont's largest manufacturing facilities.
The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations of the Lighting & Transportation business at the Brenham facility, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and overall operational performance. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.
Reporting directly to the Senior Plant Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Operations - L&T, this position plays a key leadership role in executing strategic priorities, improving manufacturing performance, and ensuring customer commitments are met.
Key Responsibilities- Lead daily manufacturing operations for the Lighting & Transportation business.
- Develop and coach Production Supervisors, Production Managers, and other operational leaders.
- Foster a culture where safety is the highest priority and ensure compliance with company policies, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Drive accountability through visual management, standard work, and daily management systems.
- Lead production meetings and operating reviews focused on throughput, schedule attainment, and customer delivery commitments.
- Improve labor productivity, manufacturing efficiency, capacity utilization, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to improve equipment reliability, reduce defects, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Execute production schedules and recovery plans to improve on-time delivery and reduce past-due orders.
- Assists with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination, process standardization, material flow, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor and drive performance improvements in:
- Safety
- Quality
- On-Time Delivery
- Throughput
- Labor Productivity and Efficiency
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Schedule Attainment
- Inventory Accuracy
- Manufacturing Cost Performance
- Lead workforce planning, succession planning, employee development, and performance management initiatives.
- Support operating plans, budget management, productivity improvements, capital planning, and profitability objectives.
- Collaborate with facility leadership to effectively manage shared resources and site priorities.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, Associate Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or 11+ years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
- Seven (7) or more years of progressive manufacturing operations leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success leading production operations in a large manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing supervisors, managers, and hourly production teams.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Experience working within ERP/MRP manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, workforce planning, capacity management, and operational metrics.
- Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications- MBA or other advanced business degree.
- Ten (10) or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, or Plant Manager.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar Operational Excellence certification.
- Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
- Experience leading operational transformations, plant turnarounds, capacity expansions, or large-scale continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, labor planning, and capital expenditures.
- Experience implementing Daily Management Systems, Tiered Accountability Processes, and Lean Production Systems.
- Proven success developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change.
Computer SkillsProficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- IFS
Working Environment and Physical EffortsWork is typically performed in a manufacturing plant environment and the incumbent needs to be able to move about the office, shipping area and all areas of the plant which are producing product line for the company. There is a relatively constant exposure to somewhat disagreeable work conditions such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, and cold as well as noise levels above 80 decibels. Work conditions vary throughout the week depending on the area of the plant assigned to work in. There will be visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year.
Many of the tasks are physical and the incumbent has to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. although the most frequent amount of weight lifted is 20 lbs. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, as well as balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
BenefitsValmont 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
