Manufacturing Operations Manager

1 day ago


Omaha, Nebraska, United States Valmont Industries, Inc Full time

About the Role:

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of equipment standardization across the Valmont footprint. This includes design, analysis, and development of best-in-class equipment standardization and other projects as assigned. The role involves managing a multi-functional team of engineers and working with site leadership, other engineering teams, and the Operational Excellence team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and technical direction for ensuring solutions are being researched and implemented.
  • Lead the effort to find improved standardized methods in production and incorporating these solutions from engineering design through manufacturing implementation.
  • Manage manufacturing technologies and stay informed of the latest technologies through trade shows, collaborations, periodicals, and research.
  • Oversee the implementation and management of projects to improve manufacturing operations, reducing manufacturing costs and transforming how products are manufactured within our industry.
  • Communicate with all levels of the Valmont organization, customers, and suppliers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering environments.
  • Management experience required – operations leadership of functional assets.
  • Experience with Lean Methodologies required. Experience with different lean tools and lean systems thinker.
  • Construction/Machinery Project Management experience leading a project manager(s) or project team leader.
  • Advanced skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or MS Technical degree.
  • Knowledge of Lean tools and principles.
  • Knowledge of AISC, ISO, or AWS requirements.
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
  • Lean or 6 Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, DFSS).

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

The work environment is typically performed in a plant or maintenance shop setting. The role requires regular walking, standing, sitting, and talking and listening on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Travel, both domestic and international, is a requirement for this position.



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