A Brief Summary of This Position:

The primary function of the Operations Manager is to provide operational leadership for one or more assigned departments within the Valley Structures organization.  This position will directly manage one or more front line supervisors within assigned area(s) to support an engaged culture and to help ensure excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.  Responsibilities include eliminating waste in the overall value stream, ensuring that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements, and ensuring that all work within the value stream is conducted in a safe and secure manner. 

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct leadership and support for front line supervisor(s) on a daily basis
• Ensure all safety systems, processes, and policies are being adhered to at all times
• Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
• Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Preparing and utilizing a Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes
• Lead and mobilize associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
• Lead day-to-day activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved and improvements are made
• Execution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning
• Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis
• This position reports into the Senior Plant Manager and may have 1-3 direct reports with approx.. 75-125 indirect reports
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience OR Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and processes in assigned areas
• Ability to react to change in a timely and organized manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of groups
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Proven managerial skills (previous management/supervisory related work history)
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Must have experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling measures within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work effectively within a team and build collaborative relationships to drive business objectives
• Identify and drive breakthrough changes/improvements
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation  
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing is  preferred
• Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
• Project Management and/or Capital Project experience

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