Production Lead — Safety & Quality Champion (Weekend Shift)

Valmont Industries; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible health programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing, drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives. You will advise peers, coordinate with other departments, and lead shift start-up meetings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong mechanical aptitude. You will train personnel, manage PPE and safety policies, and uphold Valmont's standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Wear PPE and follow safety regulations.
• Meet production, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of machines and fabrication processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude incl. reading gauges and blueprints.
• Able to operate forklift and overhead crane after training.

Responsibilities

• Recommend employment actions to Production Supervisor.
• Lead safety initiatives and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure quality checks and paperwork are completed accurately.
• Maintain work instructions and material flow to meet schedules and costs.
• Supervise daily production personnel and communicate performance results.
• Lead shift start-up meetings and cross-training efforts.
• Monitor equipment condition and plan downtime for maintenance.
• Support root cause analysis to reduce losses.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Team building

Mechanical aptitude

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Six Sigma (cert/training)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

IFS

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing, drive safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives. You will advise peers, coordinate with other departments, and lead shift start-up meetings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong mechanical aptitude. You will train personnel, manage PPE and safety policies, and uphold Valmont's standards in a fast-paced