Operations Manager
| Company | Valmont |
|---|---|
| Location | Papillion, NE, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 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
- Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results
- Must have experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost controlling measures within a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to work effectively within a team and build collaborative relationships to drive business objectives
- Identify and drive breakthrough changes/improvements
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Responsibilities
- 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
- Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement
- Preparing and utilizing Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve processes
- Lead and mobilize associates inside and outside of the value stream to enable required changes
- Lead day-to-day activities to ensure that current commitments are achieved and improvements are made
- 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
- This position reports into the Senior Plant Manager and may have 1-3 direct reports with approx.. 75-125 indirect reports
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred
- 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing operation
- Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing is preferred
- Financial experience including P & L responsibilities
- Project Management and/or Capital Project experience