Lean Transformation Specialist

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

Valmont Industries, Inc. is a leading global company that impacts millions of people around the world every day. Our technology helps feed the growing population, supplies the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhances connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future, and more.

Our Mission

We are committed to advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. We respect hard work, honor diversity, and invest in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today.

About the Role

This individual contributor position is responsible for assisting in Lean transformation for Newberry/Estill Operations, as directed by the Plant Manager. The incumbent will coach managers, supervisors, and staff in the applications of Lean tools and processes, including Kaizen events and key metrics associated with ongoing Lean improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Identify improvement opportunity participants
• Provide relevant training
• Lead, facilitate, and identify ownership of action plans for improvement opportunity events
• Ensure sustainment of improvement opportunity events utilizing Lean Roadmap tools
• Provide specified communication (including visual management) throughout the improvement opportunity events
• Assist and facilitate the utilization of solid problem-solving methodology to assist in action item generation for strategy deployment targets
• SQDC to Valmont Standards
• Mentor Lean certification 3A participants through their required Lean events
• Assist in the execution and evaluation of the Lean assessment
• Schedule, support, and summarize/report the Lean Steering Committee meetings
• Identify barriers to achieving results and provide direct communication to leadership
• Facilitate the celebration and communication of successful improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years relevant experience
• A solid understanding of Lean principles and methodology
• 5 years of driving Lean or continuous improvement transformation
• A professional Lean Certification and commitment to continuous Lean learning
• Demonstrated experience effectively managing others while facilitating and delivering results to a business
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Internet Explorer
• Effective facilitation skill set for interaction with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred facilitation/coaching experience at TPM events, Standard Work Events, SMED events, RCA's manufacturing and administrative value stream improvement projects
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification

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. The environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time. This position will require long days to support the Lean initiative for a multi-site, four-shift, seven-day-a-week operation.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.