28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

　　Why Valmont

　　We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

　　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.

　　Join a Fortune 1000 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.

　　A Brief Summary of This Position:

　　The primary function of the Operations Manager is to provide operational leadership for one or more assigned departments within the Valley Structures organization. This position will directly manage one or more front line supervisors within assigned area(s) to support an engaged culture and to help ensure excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. Responsibilities include eliminating waste in the overall value stream, ensuring that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements, and ensuring that all work within the value stream is conducted in a safe and secure manner.

　　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

　　Actively promote a culture of continuous improvement

　　Preparing and utilizing a Lean tools and techniques to eliminate waste and improve process es

　　Lead and mobilize associates inside and outside of the v alue 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

　　Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

　　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%

　　Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These 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

　　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.

　　If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [email protected].

　　Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

　　Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

　　That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

　　That’s the value we add.