Production Supervisor

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Voluntary programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate teams, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant environment. The role requires strong leadership and knowledge of manufacturing operations, with proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MES systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant experience or Associate Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, production documents, and technical procedures.
• Ability to analyze operational issues, prioritize work, and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate work to maximize use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance and adjust to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality standards and support corrective actions when needed.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement to boost productivity and engagement.
• Train and onboard new employees and support ongoing development across the team.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

Associate degree + 7+ years

9+ years experience

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

3403 Charlotte Ave Elkhart Indiana 46517-1150

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?

Essential Functions

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate work to maximize the effective use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance and make adjustments as needed to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met by verifying inspection processes and supporting corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and employee engagement.
• Train, develop, and onboard new employees while supporting the ongoing development of existing team members.
• Administer company policies and procedures fairly and consistently while fostering a positive and respectful work environment.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, downtime, scrap, and rework while identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Complete and maintain accurate production reports, timekeeping records, and other operational documentation.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and accountability to production employees through performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and recognition
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Important Details About The Role

• Reports directly to the Production Manager.
• Maintains accountability for departmental safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and cost control.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and workflow management.
• Makes sound operational decisions while adapting quickly to changing business priorities.
• Builds positive working relationships across all departments to support plant objectives.
• Promotes employee engagement through effective communication, accountability, and teamwork.
• Maintains accurate production records and utilizes business systems to support daily operations.
• Regularly uses Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems to analyze production performance and complete administrative responsibilities.

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

• Preferred Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, production documents, and technical procedures.
• Ability to analyze operational issues, prioritize work, and make sound business decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience leading teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and employee development.
• A passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional business results.

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas. The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk 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, smoke, and confined spaces. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. This position may require long hours to support production initiatives for a two-shift operation.

The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and boxes of paper.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

• 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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