Production Supervisor

Valmont Industries; Ravenna (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Balance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Kentucky is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Composite Structures Division to lead safety, quality and productivity on our manufacturing floor. You will monitor performance, set schedules, and drive LEAN initiatives to meet production standards.

Qualified candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 5 years in manufacturing, and strong leadership with MS Excel/Word/Outlook skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years of experience in manufacturing or logistics/distribution.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety policy compliance and performance.
• Create and assign work schedules to maximize resources.
• Define production standards and monitor performance.
• Ensure quality inspections and adherence to procedures.
• Promote continuous productivity improvements and LEAN practices.
• Train new employees on policies and safety.
• Administer company policies consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

LEAN manufacturing

Training

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

41 Wood St Estill South Carolina 29918. 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.

How you will contribute Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Production Supervisor position in the Composite Structures Division. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts and assemblies to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. Additionally, you will…

• Monitor employees performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered.
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment.
• Define expected production standards, and monitor performance standards of the assigned personnel.
• Observe personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment.
• Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high quality products.
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement.
• Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.
• Implement LEAN practices and strive for continuous improvement of department.
• Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures.

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Five years of experience in manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment
• 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
• The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
• The ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment

Highly qualified candidates will also possess

• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• Three years of experience in a supervisory position
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
• Practical hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

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. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.