Valmont Industries, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Developmental Operations Manager
Valley NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expValmont Industries, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company focused on advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure. They are seeking a Developmental Operations Manager to oversee safety, production, quality, and compliance in their galvanizing facility while managing plant resources to meet operational goals.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Manage the use of plant resources to ensure that all plant operations are meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production goals set by the General Manager
Oversee the production operations of a galvanizing facility
Receive intense training in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and galvanizing sales and services
Assist in identifying operations’ best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events, and travel occasionally to assist/learn from high level project management experiences
Within two to four years, the successful Operations Manager will be expected to transition into a higher level position running his/her own site somewhere in the US with full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility – including oversight of operations, sales, accounting, lean implementation, HR and engineering
Facilitate positive customer relations through the services of quality coated product and on-time delivery
Utilize production and other analytical reports to better gauge plant performance and to make better decisions
Review and control operation expenses for raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment
Maintain manpower requirements through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and other technical personnel
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulation
Plan and develop plant personnel to produce maximum efficiency and utilization of available resources
Select, train, develop and motivate an effective staff to assure the profitable attainment of present and future safety, production, quality and service objectives
Travel to other Coatings sites and assist in identifying operations’ best practices, perform lean audits, and assist with the setup and operation of Greenfield (startup) or satellite operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
Prior supervisory experience
Proven track record in lean manufacturing principles including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution and delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organization
Ability to travel approximately 10-15%
Ability and willingness to relocate as required
Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 10 pounds
Ability to wear all required PPE for the production facility, as well as be exposed to outdoor weather and indoor facility conditions including cold, heat, dirt, noise and fumes
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Preferred
Master's in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or Chemistry
Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing employees in a number of functional areas in an industrial environment
Previous experience in galvanizing or a coatings company would be ideal, but is not necessary
Bilingual – able to communicate professionally in verbal and written form in both Spanish and English
Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as state and federal labor standards
The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a professional manner
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
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
Company
Valmont Industries, Inc.
For nearly 80 years, Valmont has been a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Andy Massey
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Ellen Dasher
Tax Services Lead
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