Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Jasper (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability protection

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead one or more departments at the Jasper site. You will oversee safe, profitable manufacturing operations, drive lean initiatives, and manage budgets while collaborating across teams to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include directing supervisors, ensuring safety compliance, planning capacity, and communicating updates to stakeholders. Strong leadership and cost-control experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing teams and achieving cost targets.
• Strong understanding of lean tools and process improvements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts and cost controls in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership for front line supervisors on a daily basis.
• Ensure safety systems and policies are followed at all times.
• Develop strategies to meet product line objectives and costs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Execute master production schedule and capacity planning.
• Communicate department and company information regularly to staff.
• Manage 1–3 direct reports and 75–125 indirect reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Budgeting & Cost Control

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

1950 Industrial Blvd Jasper Tennessee 37347-0438

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?

Work Schedule

Friday - Monday

A Brief Summary of This Position

The primary function of the Operations Manager is to provide operational leadership for one or more assigned departments within the site. The position supervises the profitable and safe operation of the manufacturing function in a growth environment. This is accomplished through employee motivation, plant scheduling and machine loading, proper maintenance and care of equipment, assuring a quality product, maintaining good management/employee relations, recommending new equipment and capital assets and controlling plant costs.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct leadership and support for front line supervisor(s) on a daily basis
• Ensure all safety systems, processes, and policies are being adhered to at all times
• Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
• Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Preparing and utilizing a Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes
• Lead and mobilize associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
• Lead day-to-day activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved and improvements are made
• Execution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning
• Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis
• This position will have 1-3 direct reports with approx. 75-125 indirect reports
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience OR Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Proven managerial skills (previous management/supervisory related work history)
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Ability to react to change in a timely and organized manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of groups
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels within the organization
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Must have experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling measures within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work effectively within a team and build collaborative relationships to drive business objectives
• Identify and drive breakthrough changes/improvements
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing is preferred
• Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
• Project Management and/or Capital Project experience

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and/or can be loud in the factory.

This position requires the employee to regularly reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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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