Production Supervisor

valmont; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking a seasoned manufacturing supervisor to lead daily production activities at our Elkhart, Indiana facility. You will drive safety, quality, and delivery while coordinating staffing and resources to meet demanding schedules.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, team development, and collaboration with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience in manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and motivate employees in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate work to maximize the effective use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor production performance and adjust to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Train, develop, and onboard new employees and support existing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

Production scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years

Associate degree + 7+ years

9+ years experience

Tools

ERP/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.

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