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.

This position is developmental with a potential future as a site leader within Valmont.  indirect leadership position is responsible for assisting in the Lean transformation for Operations through influence and relationship, as directed by the Sr. Plant Manager.  The incumbent will coach and train managers, supervisors and office & shop floor team members in the applications of Lean tools and processes including Kaizen events and key metrics associated with ongoing Lean improvement.  This position will also be responsible for assisting the Lean journey by implementing and utilizing Lean Principles and Methodologies.  The role of the site Lean Excellence Manager is to champion the use of effective tools to improve operations, measure success and deliver ever-improving results.  This position will build strong relationships throughout the organization to establish trust and credibility in the methodologies of Lean.

Essential Functions:

Identify, prioritize, and facilitate the execution of a Site Transformation Plan through: Value Stream Mapping, Critical KPI’s, our Lean Assessment Tool, and Strategy Deployment.Drive the strategic vision within the businessIdentify improvement opportunity participantsProvide relevant training and execution leadershipLead, facilitate, and identify ownership of action plans for improvement opportunity eventsEnsure sustainment of improvement opportunity eventsProvide specified communication (including visual management) throughout the improvement opportunity eventsAssist and facilitate the utilization of solid problem solving methodology to assist in action item generation for strategy deployment targetsSQDC to Valmont StandardsAssist in the execution and evaluation of the Lean assessmentSchedule, support, and summarize/report the Lean Steering Committee meetingsIdentify barriers to achieving results and provide direct communicate to leadershipImplement an operations wide 5S programFacilitate the celebration and communication of successful improvement opportunities

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 experiencePreferred facilitation/coaching experience at TPM events, Standard Work Events, SMED events, RCA’s manufacturing and administrative value stream improvement projectsA solid understanding of Lean principles and methodologyDemonstrated experience effectively managing others while facilitating and delivering results to a businessProficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Share Point, Internet ExplorerEffective facilitation skill set for interaction with all levels of the organizationData Driven decision makingRespectfully challenges the status quoOther professional job duties as requiredThe ability to travel domestically up to 10-15% of the year

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) CertificationAdvanced DegreeA professional Lean Certification and commitment to continuous Lean learning

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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.