1301 Maple St Bristol Indiana 46507

　　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.

　　This position reports to the Plant Manager if/when a Quality Manager is not available and dotted line reporting to the Regional Quality Manager.

　　Has approximately 3-5 direct reports.

　　Ensures that the Quality Policy is communicated, implemented, and maintained throughout the facility.

　　Serves as the facility’s Management Representative for Quality if/when a Quality Manager is not on site.

　　Listed below are the essential functions that take place in the absence of a site Quality Manger. If there is a site Quality Manager, the Quality Supervisor will assist and support the following:

　　Select, onboard, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop quality control employees to be successful in their roles.

　　Serve as an advocate for the customer, clarifying and reinforcing customer expectations, and fostering a culture of quality.

　　Conduct process audits of key manufacturing and business processes to ensure conformance with QMS requirements, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

　　Capable of travel approximately 15% of the time.

　　Monitor production processes and intervene when appropriate to support process control.

　　Contain, evaluate, and disposition nonconforming products; investigate root cause of nonconformances; and develop, implement, and evaluate corrective actions.

　　Support the timely and effective resolution of customer complaints, including performing field work when assigned.

　　Collect, analyze, and report data related to quality, such as costs of poor quality and FPY.

　　Review, validate, and retain quality records and associated reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

　　Assist team members with interpretation of shop drawings and specifications, QMS requirements, and customer specifications, including obtaining clarification from other functions to ensure that quality requirements are understood and met.

　　Assist team members with completing any certifications necessary to perform their duties.

　　Assist with the development, review, and implementation of QMS documents.

　　Perform inspection and testing duties as required by customer specifications, national specifications, international specifications, and any other requirements that provide acceptance criteria for Valmont products.

　　Serve on cross-functional teams to support improvements in organizational performance.

　　Establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Regional Quality Manager.

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

　　Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 years of quality control experience, OR

　　Associates’ degree with at least 2 years of quality control experience, OR

　　At least 4 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing or fabrication facility.

　　Proven ability to lead, problem solve, plan, and lead customer service initiatives.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

　　Knowledgeable, or ability to learn about concrete batch processing and ACI accreditation skills (Field, Lab, and Aggregate testing).

　　Knowledgeable about basic quality tools, such as a pareto chart, a fishbone diagram, FMEA, and root cause analysis.

　　Basic knowledge of statistical process control and process capability.

　　Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

　　Able to make informed, rational, data-driven decisions.

　　Able to persuade and motivate others.

　　Able to interpret codes and standards, shop drawings, and specifications.

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　　Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

　　Bachelors or Masters degree with previous quality control management experience

　　Basic understanding of statistical process control and process capability.

　　ACI certifications in (1) Field Testing (2) Lab Testing (3) Aggregate Testing.

　　Certified as a quality manager, auditor or quality engineer (e.g., ASQ, CQA, or ASQ CQE).

　　Formal Lean Six Sigma training or experience leading Six Sigma projects.

　　Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

　　Job Knowledge/Capability

　　This person must have a knowledge level sufficient to develop and write inspection procedures in accordance with applicable codes and customer specifications. Having the ability to read and interpret production prints, order packets, quality inspection instructions and specifications are necessary for this position.

　　This person must be capable of using measuring equipment (i.e., tape measures, calipers, micrometer, etc.,), testing equipment (sieve analysis, slump tests, compressions tests, air tests, etc.), calculator, personal computer and other technical units as necessary to perform the job.

　　Interpersonal Skills

　　The incumbent must possess the ability to communicate effectively and convincingly. Communication comes in the form of conversations, memorandums, and reports. Having the ability to interact with all levels within the hierarchy of Valmont, our customers, and intermediaries is paramount. Furthermore, the incumbent works closely with production personnel, administrative personnel, quality assurance personnel, suppliers, customers, and customer liaisons discussing and communicating quality standards and procedures.

　　Equipment Operated

　　Tape measures, basic measuring devices, data gathering devices, personal computers, sieve analysis, air tests, compression machine and other quality control measurement devices. Moderate PC knowledge, especially the Microsoft Suite or programs within said package is required.

　　Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

　　Work is performed in a factory setting, with most of the time being spent moving around different areas of manufacturing and shipping areas. The incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. This position will be exposed to all hazards located at manufacturing sites including noise, fumes, excessive heat/cold, dust, welding arc, all chemicals associated with the manufacturing areas, fire, smoke, unstable debris and confined spaces. Environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time. This position may require long days to support the Quality initiative for a multi-shift operation.

　　The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrist rests. The incumbent may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds in working with large files, binders, computer equipment and shop equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　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.