Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Position for Ok Operations

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Production Supervisor position for Ok Operations. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will supervise, train, motivate and mentor Valmont production employees and manage the production process of Valmont products.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and assign work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment
• Analyze setup time and ensure accuracy, review labor hours, and meet production control schedules
• Defines expected production standards and monitors performance standards of assigned personnel
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance are occurring to produce high quality products
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner

Other Important Details about the Role:

• This position reports to Operations Manager and could have up to 45 direct reports
• Observe assigned personnel to ensure proper operation of assigned equipment
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for improvement
• Train new employees about organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years relevant experience or Bachelors with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional objectives
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
• A proven record of supervisory experience and must have strong leadership
• The ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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, fire, smoke, unstable debris and confined spaces. Environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time. This position will require long days to support the Quality initiative for a multi-site, four shift, seven day a week operation.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, 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. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrist rests. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds in working with large files, binders, computer equipment and shop equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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

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.

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