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Valmont

Developmental Operations Manager

Job location

Brenham TX · United States

Full time

Posted on 3 weeks ago

Job description

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham Texas 77833-5418

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:

We are seeking a highly driven, hands-on, and independent Operations Manager with a strong background in manufacturing to lead day-to-day production and prepare for future site leadership roles. This role manages a multi-shift operation, including direct leadership of frontline supervisors, to support steel fabrication/assembly operations, with responsibility for safety, production, scheduling, and continuous improvement goals. The position includes structured development in troubleshooting, budgeting and financial forecasting, HR fundamentals, and capital project execution. This candidate should have the ability and self-discipline to manage multiple departments effectively, as well as a desire to advance quickly within an organization.

This is an on-site professional exemption salaried position

Starting pay range Depending on Qualifications (LG41):

$104,900 - $131,100 - $150,000

Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Essential Functions:

Manage the use of plant resources to ensure that all plant operations are meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production goals as set by the Plant Manager
Follow an intense training plan in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and capital execution.
Assist in identifying operations’ best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events, with occasional travel 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 their own site somewhere in the US with full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility – including oversight of operations, safety compliance, continuous improvement implementation, and Human Resources.
Travel to other Valmont sites and assist in identifying operations’ best practices, perform lean audits, and assist with supporting the needs of other sites when requested.

Other Important Details about the Role:

Provide direct leadership and support for front-line supervisor(s)
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
Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulation
Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement through preparing and utilizing continuous improvement tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes
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
Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis
Maintain proper headcount needs through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and other technical personnel
Select, train, develop and motivate an effective staff to assure the profitable attainment of present and future safety, production, quality and service objectives
Other duties as directed, assigned

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

Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
Supervisory or management experience overseeing employees in a number of functional areas in an industrial environment
Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling measures within a manufacturing environment
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes
Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
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
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:

Masters, Business Administration or Masters of Science in manufacturing, operations, engineering
Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
Project Management and/or Capital Project experience
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
The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Some of the working conditions for this position is in a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. The Developmental Operations Manager will work in both the office and shop environment. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. 10-15% travel is required for this position. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment.

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.

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