Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorValmont 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:The Production Supervisor is a first-line supervisor who serves as a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts and assemblies to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. This position supervises hourly production employees and maintains the log of shift operations.Essential Functions:Monitor employee's performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered.Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipmentDefines expected production standards, and monitors performance standards of the assigned personnelObserves personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipmentEnsures inspection checks and quality assurance occur to produce high-quality productsPromote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvementAdministers and supports company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent mannerTrains new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and proceduresPrepares daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reportsOther Important Details about the Role:This position reports to the Operations Manager.Thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes in the areas.Acquired knowledge of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing manufacturing personnel.Possess a high level of supervisory capability, which insures leadership, and motivation of subordinates to attain high standards of quality and productivity.React to change in a timely and organized manner.Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation.Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts.Accountable for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, meeting production schedules, the proper uses of direct and indirect labor, accurate record-keeping and reporting, minimizing scrap and rework costs, training new and existing personnel, and communicating with other supervisory and management personnel as well as subordinates.Frequent use of computer terminals and personal computers to perform duties of their position.Thorough knowledge and awareness of the safety issues related to each operation performed within the department, and must assure that all employees adhere to safe practices at all timesUnderstanding of The Valmont Way theory of Lean Manufacturing principles.Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experienceFive (5) years of experience in manufacturing or logistics/distribution environmentA strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft OutlookStrong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectivesExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skillsRead and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsRecognize and solve practical problems and/or issuesCommunicate and interact with coworkers in a positive mannerEffectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audienceCalculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensionsWork in a high volume, fast paced environmentHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:Three years of experience in a supervisory positionPrevious supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environmentPractical hands-on experience in Lean ManufacturingValmont 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 matchPaid time offEmployer paid life insuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leaveWork Life SupportTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and moreValmont 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.