Production Manager

Valmont Industries - Claremore, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Claremore, OK

501-1,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at Valmont Industries is a managerial role within the Coatings Division, responsible for overseeing a galvanizing facility's operations. This position requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in OEM manufacturing or industrial coatings, focusing on safety, production, quality, and compliance. The role involves managing a multi-shift operation, ensuring that plant resources are utilized effectively to meet production goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.

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.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in lean manufacturing principles including standard work and continuous improvement.
• 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 required PPE and be exposed to various environmental conditions.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of supervisory or management experience in an industrial environment.
• Previous experience in galvanizing or coatings company.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance