Production Lead

The primary role of the Production Lead is to work closely with the Production Supervisor, peers, and other departments to contribute to Valmont’s overall success.The Production Lead must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for driving the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics in the Shop. Effective communication, leadership, teamwork and motivation with all employees while adhering to Valmont’s standards, policies, and procedures are critical for this role.

Essential Functions:

· Monitor and coach employees on shift to ensure all safety policies, procedures, and company rules are followed and adhered to

Responsible for making sure that all employees are using/wearing all required PPE for their specific duties

· Responsible for reporting all injuries and near misses to Supervisor and Safety Manager as soon as possible

· Responsible for housekeeping and incorporate these functions on a day to day basis

· Monitor and coach team to ensure operators follow quality standards and avoid passing on poor quality

· Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occur on product and processes to ensure high quality products and perform process audits as assigned

· Set daily direction and clearly communicate expected production standards for the shift; understand and follow up on daily performance

· Develop a strong personal understanding of all processes and equipment within the assigned department

· Train, coach, and develop the team to ensure proper operation of assigned work and equipment

· Help assess and manage the team’s bench strength and cross training needs

· Lead the Team on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand losses; take action to prevent future breakdowns and incidents

Understand and drive cost reduction efforts within department and site

· Promote a continuous improvement climate that encourages suggestions and involvement from the team

· Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner

· Support the team and fill in however and wherever necessary to help drive the success of the department

· Monitor equipment condition and plan downtime for repairs and prevenvitive maintenance

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

• The ability to pass a forklift driver’s test

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints

• Working knowledge of Valmont’s manufacturing process

• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals through the work of the team

• The ability to gain basic understanding of department functions within six months

• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

• Knowledge of and ability to use common shop mathematics (in feet, inches, fractions, and degrees) in reading complex prints and specifications

• The ability to solve problems and make an informed decision based on the situation

• Communicate and interact with team members, at all levels, in a positive manner

• Effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of a group

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Associates Degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or 7+ years relevant experience is preferred

• A strong working knowledge of IFS
• Demonstrated experience in a Leadership role is preferred
• Practical hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL

Educational Background

Must be able to clearly understand, follow, and communicate written and verbal instructions. Needs to be proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, performs decimal conversions, and the use of a tape measure. Must be proficient in the reading of specifications, bills of material, and blue prints. Must be able to perform the computer functions / transactions required by the department.

Physical Effort

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms to push and pull product. The employee regularly is required to walk, talk, climb stairs, sit, and hear. The employee is occasionally required climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 100% of working time will be spent on a production floor.

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.