Head of Operations & Business Management

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.

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.

Execution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning. 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. 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. 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. 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 Developmental Operations Manager will work in both the office and shop environment. 10-15% travel is required for this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Benefits Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

401k retirement plan with company match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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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Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.