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Dornell Cousette St Tuscaloosa Alabama 35401Why Valmont\nWe’re Here to Move the World Forward.\nValmont 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.\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:\nWe are seeking a highly driven, hands-on, and independent Operations Manager with a strong background in manufacturing to lead day-to-day production and prepare for future site leadership roles. This role manages a multi-shift operation, including direct leadership of frontline supervisors, to support fabrication/assembly of engineer-designed structures and operations, with responsibility for safety, production, scheduling, and continuous improvement goals. The position includes structured development in troubleshooting, budgeting and financial forecasting, HR fundamentals, and capital project execution. This candidate should have the ability and self-discipline to manage multiple departments effectively, as well as a desire to advance quickly within an organization.\nEssential Functions:\nManage the use of plant resources to ensure that all plant operations are meeting or exceeding safety, quality, and production goals as set by the Plant Manager\nFollow an intense training plan in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and capital execution.\nAssist in identifying operations’ best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events, with occasional travel to assist/learn from high-level project management experiences.\nTravel to other Valmont sites and assist in identifying operations’ best practices, perform lean audits, and assist with supporting the needs of other sites when requested.\nOther Important Details about the Role:\nProvide direct leadership and support for front-line supervisor(s)\nLead day-to-day activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved and improvements are made\nExecution of the master production schedule, including long and short-range capacity planning\nDevelop strategies and goals that will meet the product line objectives\nEnsure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulation\nActively promote a culture of continuous improvement through preparing and utilizing continuous improvement tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes\nUtilize production and other analytical reports to better gauge plant performance and to make better decisions\nReview and control operation expenses for raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment\nCommunicate departmental, divisional, and Company information to all employees on a regular basis\nMaintain proper headcount needs through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees, supervisors, and other technical personnel\nSelect, train, develop and motivate an effective staff to assure the profitable attainment of present and future safety, production, quality and service objectives\nOther duties as directed, assigned\nRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):\nBachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience\nSupervisory or management experience overseeing employees in a number of functional areas in an industrial environment\nExperience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling measures within a manufacturing environment\nThorough knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes\nStrong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives\nProven track record in lean manufacturing principles including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution and delivery of results positively affecting the bottom line of the organization\nAbility to travel approximately 10-15%\nAbility and willingness to relocate as required\nMust be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results\nHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:\nMasters, Business Administration or Masters of Science in manufacturing, operations, engineering\nFinancial experience including P & L responsibilities\nProject Management and/or Capital Project experience\nWorking knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as state and federal labor standards\nThe ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals\nThe ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues\nSix Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification\nWorking Environment and Physical Efforts:\nThe primary work environment for this position is a manufacturing facility. The role requires regular exposure to manufacturing conditions, including noise, dust, dirt, grease, fumes, varying temperatures, and moving equipment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other required safety equipment, must be worn in designated manufacturing areas. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 20 pounds may be required. Periodic office work is required to complete administrative responsibilities and business communications. When performing office-based tasks, the incumbent is expected to follow proper ergonomic practices and maintain appropriate workstation setup.\nSpecific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception necessary to safely navigate the production environment, observe operations, and inspect products, equipment, and processes.\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\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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