955 North Haverhill Rd El Dorado Kansas 67042-4806
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? Apply now.
The Production Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor who serves as a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. This position supervises hourly production employees and maintains the log of shift operations.
Essential Functions:
Monitor employees' performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
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
Train new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
Prepare daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports
Other Important Details about the Role:
This position reports to the Operations Manager and could have up to 50 direct reports
Thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes in the areas
React to change in a timely and organized manner
Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation
Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts
Frequent use of computers to perform duties of their position
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
High school diploma and 7+ years of relevant experience or associate's degree with 5+ years relevant experience or bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
Ability to recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
Ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
Ability to calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
Must have a high awareness of safety at all times
Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Three years of experience in a supervisory position
Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Practical hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing
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
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
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.
