Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Central Coverage

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a remote Continuous Improvement leader to coach and drive enterprise-wide CI initiatives. This role requires guiding cross-functional teams, applying Lean/Six Sigma, and delivering measurable improvements across manufacturing and administrative areas. The position requires domestic travel (50–75%) and alignment with regional roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in operations, manufacturing, or CI.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Visio) and CI project tools.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, TOC, BPI methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead value stream mapping and data-driven actions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CI events and coordinate activities across teams to remove barriers.
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement and performance metrics.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and apply appropriate CI methodologies to reduce waste.
• Coach site leaders and CI practitioners to build a culture of excellence.
• Define PDCA-based improvement activities aligned with strategic roadmap.
• Drive standard work and customer value through continuous improvement.
• Establish CI metrics and reporting for stakeholders.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Facilitation

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations or engineering

Associate degree with 10+ years of progressive experience

Tools

Visio

MS Office

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

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?

Position Summary

This role is a remote position with heavy travel in support of our southern sites.

When not traveling, the individual must be seated at or near one of the following locations: Indiana; Houston, TX; Omaha, NE.

Proximity to a major airport is required to support frequent travel.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate and coach continuous improvement events and coordinate activities across teams, support groups, and management, while removing barriers to global performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and improving business processes, architecture, requirements, change management, and performance metrics.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and provide guidance on the appropriate CI methodologies (TPS Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, DMAIC, Theory of Constraints) to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
• Guide site leaders, managers, and CI practitioners in applying continuous improvement principles and leadership behaviors that build a culture of excellence.
• Define and facilitate improvement activities using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and other CI frameworks aligned with the site’s strategic roadmap.
• Continuously coach sites to drive improvements and improve standard work for the purpose of increasing customer value and operational agility.
• Establish, track, and communicate CI-related metrics and clear reporting for stakeholders.
• Determine resource requirements, training needs, and internal control procedures that align with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate events such as TPM workshops, Standard Work design sessions, SMED quick-change projects, root cause analyses (RCA), and value stream transformations in both manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Mentor and coach teams to navigate ambiguity, build problem-solving capabilities, and sustain improvements.
• Work independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships at all organizational levels.
• Serve as a customer-focused leader and change agent who moves the transformation process forward.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities, meeting aggressive deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Other Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Operations to develop the Regional Continuous Improvement Roadmap , aligning CI initiatives with business goals and long-term strategy.

Promote the dissemination of CI knowledge throughout all levels of site staff through regular training in both a formal and informal setting and using teachable moments.

Identify training needs and support the development of CI capabilities across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, associate degree with 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Visio) and CI project management tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Theory of Constraints, Business Process Improvement).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a value stream mapping workshop and facilitate improvement actions based on data to ensure flow.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable business results.
• Solid understanding of production processes, cost drivers, and operational metrics.
• Effective facilitation skills and the ability to engage employees at all levels.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically between 50-75%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification(s) in one or more CI methodologies (Toyota Production Systems, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt, TPM, etc.).
• Experience in strategy deployment, enterprise-level CI programs, and culture-change leadership.
• Commitment to lifelong learning in the field of Continuous Improvement and operational excellence.

Success Profile

Passionate advocate for employee engagement and cultural transformation. Strategic problem-solver who drives improvement through coaching and collaboration. Hands-on leader who models discipline, respect, and continuous learning. Leader who develops others by demonstrating and taking the lead to ensure process excellence is foundational to the learning process. Results-oriented coach who drives others to achieve measurable performance improvements and sustain outcomes.

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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