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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.\nJoin a Fortune1000 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.\nA Brief Summary of This Position :\nThisGeneral Managerposition has full Profit/Loss (P/L) responsibility for the site. The incumbentis responsible forall the physical and human resources within that group, strategic development, planning, execution and tactical direction, marketing and sales, budgeting and capitalutilization, businessexpansionand new construction. Manages through delegating authority to key functional area employees.\nEssential Functions :\nThe position of General Manager (GM) reports directly to the RegionalDirectorresponsible for overseeingsite.\n\nDirects and coordinates activities of the organization to obtainoptimumefficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.\n\nAutonomously managesoperationsgiving guidance and direction to all key functional area managers and supervisors.\n\nDirects the Sales employee(s) in sales and marketing functions, staffing, pricing, labor,assetand inventory management.\n\nSupports the RegionalDirectorwith special projects or assignments, as requested.\n\nResponsible for the operating performance of the material control and manufacturing functions including the full range of activities and processes, engineering, employee safety,purchasing, production planning, scheduling, dispatching, receiving, materials handling, inventory control, stores, shipping, and coatings operations.\n\nDemonstrate visible leadership and accountability for Valmont's Health & Safety Vision and Zero Harm strategy by performing the following:\n\nEnsure risks areidentified, controlled, and continuously reduced throughout the site.\n\nEnsure compliance with Valmont EHS standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.\n\nEnsure implementation and sustainment of Valmont’s Life-Saving Rules and Stop Work Authority programs.\n\nEnsure incidentsidentifyroot causes, have effective corrective actions, and prevent recurrence, while supporting site responsibilities for workers' compensation, return-to-work efforts, and employee recovery.\n\nProvide support, resources, and active engagement for your site to achieve EHS objectives.\n\nFoster leadership accountability and employee engagement to support EHS excellence and continuous improvement\n\nEnsure all matters of environmental compliance, personal health, safety of employees, sustainability considerations, ,and effective use of EHS management systems are integrated into operational decision-making and site management practices.\n\nResponsible to ensure a lean manufacturing environmentincluding standardized operating procedures, continuousimprovementsand delivery of improved business results.\n\nMustseekto standardize/optimize operations and procedures, so that best practice operations are easily transferable to other Coatings sites, new acquisitions,spin-offsand new businesses. The incumbent is challenged to look for areas within the Division to improve revenues and efficiencies and transfer effective management practices that help meet Valmont businessobjectives, including the development of new applications, technologicalinnovationsand business expansion focus.\n\nOtherImportant Details about the Role :\nEnsure business unit goals are met byestablishingsales and manufacturing goals, policies and procedures as well as ensuring that all department heads are accountable to achieve these results.\n\nPromote organization in industry,manufacturingor trade associations.\n\nTo lead the site’s effort to be the innovative market leader by driving unsurpassed services and applications into production to meet the needs and to exceed the expectations of the customer. Participate in sales and customer contact and follow-up both proactively and as necessary.\n\nEnsure the site’s effective operations bymonitoringresults, comparing actual performance toestablishedstandardsand takingappropriate actionto forestall or correct problem situations revealed through operating results. Rolling out lean manufacturing principles, standard work,and problemresolution strategies and engaging the workforce in day-to-day continuous improvement activities. Conduct continuous cost reduction programs throughout the organization andtrainsall employees toparticipatein continuous improvement efforts.\n\nEnsure the profitability of the site by directing and monitoring activities to achieve satisfactory operation and growth performance as measured in terms of return on investment, profit margins, manufacturing and labor costs and increased sales volume.\n\nEnsure the sound financial position of the site by overseeing the development of annual operating budgets of costs and expenses and collaborate in the development and presentation of strategic plans, long rangeplansand annual operating plans. Direct and coordinate promotion of services performed to develop new markets, increase share ofmarketand obtain competitive position in industry.\n\nEnsure a safe working environment by overseeing and directingappropriate actionon all matters related to personal health and safety of employees and of the environment so that all applicable regulations are met or exceeded. Also, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by local,stateand federal regulatory agencies.\n\nOversee physical condition of facility(s) anddirectsmaintenance through a systematic program of repairs or through initiation of fixed capital requests when this action is economic orappropriate.\n\nDevelop andmaintainhuman capital capable of achievingobjectivesthrough appropriate structuring, staffing, developing,appraisingand rewarding. Develop key employee talents necessary to obtain short- and long-range goals by effective direction, counseling, and training. Developorganizationstructures and staffing requirements.\n\nRequiredQualificationsof Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities): \nPreferred Bachelors with 7+ years relevant experience orAssociates Degreewith 9+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience\n\nAbility to understand, oversee and directtheutilizationof sophisticated financial analysis and models in the evaluation of current and potential business units,productsand markets.\n\nA clear understanding of regulatory,societaland economic drivers and their impact on the business unit.\n\nMust have the ability to read,analyzeand interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents\n\nAbility to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.\n\nAbility to articulate well at all levels of the organization, write speeches and presentationmaterialsand effectively present information.\n\nMust have the ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and drawtimely/valid conclusions.\n\nAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.\n\nMust have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and work well with others.\n\nStrong working knowledge ofMicrosoft Suiteproducts (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)\n\nProventrack recordin lean manufacturingmethodologyand tools including standard work, continuous improvement, problemresolutionand delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organization\n\nAbilityto travel locally as needed isrequired. Ability to travel to other Coatings locations or to trade shows and/or AmericanGalvanizersAssociation Technical Forums, approximately 15%, asrequired.\n\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also PossessThese Qualifications\nMaster’s Degree\n\nBilingual in English and Spanish\n\nA good understanding of Visual Shop, QAD and other accounting software\n\nBenefits:\nValmont 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:\nHealthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)\n\n401k retirement plan with company match\n\nPaid time off\n\nEmployer paid life insurance\n\nEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave\n\nWork Life Support\n\nTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year\n\nVoluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more\n\nMonthly site-level bonus incentive\n\nValmont 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. 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