Production Manager

Valmont Industries - Claremore, OK

Full-time - Manager

Claremore, OK

501-1,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager is a managerial role within Valmont's Coatings Division, responsible for overseeing a galvanizing facility's operations. This position requires a hands-on, self-starter with a strong background in OEM manufacturing or industrial coatings. The Production Manager will manage safety, production, quality, scheduling, and compliance reporting while ensuring that plant operations meet or exceed established goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the use of plant resources to ensure that all operations meet or exceed safety, quality, and production goals set by the General Manager.
• Oversee the production operations of a galvanizing facility.
• Receive training in industrial troubleshooting, accounting, financial forecasting, human resources, and galvanizing sales and services.
• Assist in identifying operations' best practices, performing lean audits and kaizen events.
• Facilitate positive customer relations through quality coated products and on-time delivery.
• Utilize production and analytical reports to gauge plant performance and make informed decisions.
• Review and control operation expenses for raw materials, operating supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain manpower requirements through proper staffing, training, and development of production employees and supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements as specified by corporate policy and government regulation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, Associates degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing principles including standard work, continuous improvement, problem resolution, and delivery of results.
• Ability to travel approximately 5-10%.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, with most frequent lifts up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to wear all required PPE for the production facility and be exposed to various environmental conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment.
• Previous experience in galvanizing or a coatings company.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations as well as state and federal labor standards.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Benefits

• 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.