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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.\nJob Summary:\nThis position is a Day Shift position and is responsible for overseeing and managing the production, material flow, and the quality control of the Galvanizing department. The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for administering organizational policies and procedures at the department level and for supervising the daily shop operations and establishing work priorities to meet internal and external customer shipping commitments. Incumbent will establish shift objectives to support the division’s goals and objectives and review this performance plan. The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring manufactured products meet or exceed quality standards and initiate actions necessary to maintain standards. Incumbent will order and supervise the necessary repairs and maintenance of machines and equipment throughout the production area. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records for the accuracy and timeliness of daily footage and poundage, completed orders, and inspection reports. The Production Supervisor will enforce good safety and housekeeping practices and employee training programs. Incumbent will be expected to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times on the production floor.\nBasic Objective Qualifications (Required for job):\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent\nTwo years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment\nProficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook\nThe ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals\nThe ability to write routine reports and correspondence\nThe ability to effectively interpret and present information one-on-one and in front of an audience\nBasic Subjective Qualifications (Required for job):\nThe ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues\nThe ability communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner\nStrong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives\nStrong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills\nMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost\nPreferred Qualifications (Optional):\nAn Associate’s Degree in Business, Industrial Management or related field\nThree years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment\nOne year of experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment\nWorking knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and state and federal labor standards\nExperience utilizing an automated time and attendance tracking system\nThe ability to calculate figures and amounts including proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume for product and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry\nOrganization:\nThe Production Shift Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager. Within the current organizational structure, the Production Manager reports directly to the General Manager of the West Point site. The Shift Supervisor will directly supervise a team of 20-30 employees, including General Shop Help, Material Handlers, Crane Operators, and Area Crew Leaders.\nNature and Scope:\nThis position is accountable for overseeing and managing a team of 20-30 production employees, material flow, and the quality control of the galvanizing department. The Shift Supervisor will be involved in daily coordination efforts with production scheduling and dispatching, quality assurance, material control, and maintenance as necessary to meet schedule compliance.\nIncumbent will make frequent contact with Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Human Resources, Safety Coordinator, Office staff, and other manufacturing department supervision to maintain and overall acceptable level of performance in meeting department goals and objectives.\nIncumbent will be responsible for ensuring inspection and quality of product produced, producing parts and assemblies to schedule, motivating hourly workers to attain quantity and quality standards, and administering company and division policy at the production level.\nIncumbent will be responsible for production equipment, including but not limited to the Galvanizing building, overhead bridge cranes, zinc kettles, acid baths, caustic baths, flux baths, forklifts, and all fixtures needed to run safely, efficiently, and productively.\nIncumbent will occasionally operate all equipment involved in the galvanizing process.\nIncumbent will also recognize product(s) requiring special handling or preparatory measures prior to processing. This will be especially critical in the custom galvanized product because of the wide variety of situations encountered.\nIncumbent will possess the technical and human relations skills necessary to train and motivate skilled and unskilled workers. The incumbent will be capable of withstanding the pressures of first-line supervision and have the ability to initiate and adapt to change in a timely and orderly manner. The incumbent will also be able to achieve required results within an acceptable level of harmonious employee relations and within budget guidelines.\nIncumbent will recognize and accurately analyze process deficiencies including process tank temperatures, solution mixtures, zinc/aluminum additions, preflux stability, the ARS System, and working load limits on slings and fixtures through the Maintenance Department.\nAll other duties as required\nEducation Background / Skills: Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must have a minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively up and down the organization including the ability to speak publicly before groups of employees and customers. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram from. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety and emergency response as listed in the site Release Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and a good understanding of Visual Shop and QAD.\nJob Training: The Production Shift Supervisor will need at least 6 months of on the job training to achieve a minimum acceptable level of performance.\nDecision Making: Will be required to make decisions on staffing requirements, production priorities and sequences for processing products. The ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nEssential Functions/Duties:\nImplements work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and materials and assign work to hourly employees.\nProcesses parts and/or components to meet production schedule and advises Production Manager and schedulers of difficulties in meeting plans or schedules.\nDefines results and standards of performance expected of assigned personnel.\nMonitors performance of assigned personnel, completes employee performance reviews, and takes corrective action as necessary.\nReports discrepancies in blueprints, specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to Production Manager.\nContinuously observes for proper operating of assigned equipment and identifies maintenance required and initiates corrective action.\nRecommends new or improved machines, equipment, and facilities as required.\nEnsures product quality meets specified standards and assigned personnel make inspections as required by standard procedures.\nEnsure operation is in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) regulations.\nActively participates in monthly Safety Leadership Team meetings.\nReports and investigates all incidents in a timely manner.\nEnter injuries, illnesses, property damage, hazards, and other incidents into the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) database system.\nEnsures accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production through various production reports.\nPromotes a continuous productivity improvement climate.\nConducts shift start up meetings at the beginning of every shift and monthly safety meetings with personnel.\nAdministers company policies in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.\nMaintains good housekeeping and safe working conditions in assigned areas.\nTrains new employees into department activities and safety procedures.\nMaintains knowledge in quality standards require for custom galvanizing customers, is constantly vigilant with regard to proper venting and orientation, and must be knowledgeable in correct and safe loading methods for customer products.\nNon-Essential Functions/Duties:\nAssists with maintaining process tanks at required levels of concentrations for quality galvanizing.\nServes as a champion for various teams/projects to promote continuous improvement.\nAssist with Area Leader responsibilities as needed.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nThe Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for 20-30 production employees including General Shop Help, Material Handlers, Crane Operators, and Area Leaders.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsibility for Lean Manufacturing:\nEliminating Wastes: A waste is any activity that adds cost or time, but does not add value.\nStandard Work: The current best method for completing a task.\nRoot Cause Analysis: The process used to determine the ultimate causes of an issue and the actions to prevent reoccurrence.\nParticipating in Kaizen Events\nSustaining Improvements\nWorking Conditions:\nThe primary working conditions for this position is the production area environment. Incumbent will be exposed to dirt, grease, fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and smoke. The Shift Supervisor may be required to work outside inspecting production and directing incoming material flow. Incumbent occasionally will be working near moving mechanical parts or in high precarious places. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hat, hi-viz vest, and steel-toed/metatarsal shoes may be required.\nHazards:\nThe galvanizing industry is a heavy, demanding industry that is plagued by many hazards; however, this job description assumes that many of these hazards are avoidable if properly managed by close supervision and skilled employees. 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