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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.

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A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Operations Manager provides strategic and hands‑on leadership for one or more departments within the Valley Tubing organization. This role oversees frontline supervisors to foster an engaged, high‑performance culture and to drive excellence in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost management. The position is responsible for reducing waste across the value stream, ensuring processes consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient operating environment.

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct leadership and support for front line supervisor(s) on a daily basis
• Ensure all safety systems, processes, and policies are being adhered to at all times
• Develop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of the operation.
• Understand and maintain strict adherence to quality standards, driving root‑cause problem solving and corrective actions to ensure product integrity.
• Apply strong technical knowledge to guide troubleshooting, process optimization, and equipment performance.
• Establish, document, and reinforce standardized processes and procedures to ensure consistency and operational excellence.
• Utilize Lean tools and methodologies to identify waste, improve flow, and enhance overall efficiency
• Lead and influence associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure schedule attainment, operational stability, and ongoing performance improvements.
• Execution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning
• Communicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis
• Requires up to 5% travel (including overnight stays)
• Supervisors up to – update X reports
• Reports directly to the Plant Manager

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience OR Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and processes in assigned areas
• Ability to react to change in a timely and organized manner
• Ability to effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of groups
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proven managerial skills (previous management/supervisory related work history)
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers
• Ability to influence across the value stream to support organizational change and improvement initiatives.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
• Ability to utilize a strong problem-solving methodology in a complex environment to solve problems and make improvements.
• Demonstrate the ability to foster a positive culture through excellent leadership capabilities within a department.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, in conjunction with this the successful incumbent should utilize prioritization and delegation skills to bring these tasks to a successful result.
• Lean Manufacturing experience/certification preferred

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing Management, or similar
• Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

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.

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