Maintenance Supervisor

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to develop and maintain Columbus facilities and equipment for maximum production capability. The role emphasizes continuous improvement of facilities, equipment, housekeeping, and safety.

You will lead a maintenance team, oversee capital projects, and implement preventive maintenance while collaborating with EHS and production leadership to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma with 7+ years experience or an associates/bachelors with corresponding years.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Familiar with quality tools and SPC concepts.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication and motivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff; manage approximately 10 direct reports.
• Maintain plant, property and equipment in excellent condition.
• Collaborate with management to improve production processes and productivity.
• Oversee plant improvement projects and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure availability of maintenance and production items from storeroom.
• Maximize uptime and efficiency of equipment; support safety initiatives.
• Plan and inspect maintenance for corrective and preventive work.
• Coordinate with EHS and Elite teams on safety improvements.
• Participate in RCA meetings and safety reviews.
• Complete weekly Intelex and safety reporting.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Leadership

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associates Degree

Tools

Intelex

Job description

1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

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?

A Brief Summary Of This Position

This position is responsible to develop and maintain the Columbus facilities and equipment in top condition to facilitate maximum production capability. Must have a passion for continuous improvement of facilities, equipment, housekeeping, and safety.

Essential Functions

• This position reports to Maintenance Manager and has approximately 10 direct reports covering operations
• Ensure that plant, property and equipment are kept in excellent condition
• The incumbent works closely with management to improve production process and productivity
• Oversee implementation of plant improvement projectsImplement and maintain plant preventative maintenance programs both internally and with outside vendors
• Ensure necessary maintenance and production supply items are immediately available storeroom
• Ensure equipment operates with maximum uptime and efficiency to help increase manufacturing productivity
• Plans, directs and inspects Maintenance Planning functions for Corrective Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance
• Work closely with EHS and the ELITE Teams for safety improvements
• Participate in RCA meetings
• Complete weekly Intelex and safety contacts

Other Important Details About The Role

• Make recommendations for capital expenditures to optimize the benefits for personnel, materials, and equipment
• Ensure plant is in compliance with all federal and state guidelines to minimize the frequency and severity of industrial accidents and maintain environmental requirements
• Work with outside contractors taking bids and explaining requirements for work to be performed within the plan and conduct final inspection of that work

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

• 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
• Proficient using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with statistical quality tools including Pareto, histogram, process mapping, process capability and SPC
• Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, communication, and motivational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines
• The trait of being organized or following a systemic method of performing a task
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea
• Judgment and decision making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• Ability to inspire, motivate, develop and direct people. Identify the best person for each task at hand
• Analytical Skills and the ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree
• Previous Maintenance supervisory experience in a metal fabrication facility.

The Maintenance Supervisor works primarily in an office setting, with equal time being spent in different areas of production floor and shipping yard. The incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand 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 Maintenance program for a multi-site, four shift, seven day a week operation. The employee needs to be able to understand, work and follow the safety rules of all areas of the facility including the use of personal protective equipment where required.

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

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.

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