Production Supervisor

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Bellville
Posted on: September 8, 2023

Job Description:

11308 Hwy 36 Bellville Texas 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. A Brief Summary of This Position: The Production Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor who serves as a highly driven individual that will be responsible for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, producing parts and assemblies to schedule, motivating shop employees to attain quantity and quality standards and administering company & division policies. This position supervises hourly production employees and maintains the log of shift operations. Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the site Operations Manager and has direct and indirect reports
• Monitor employees' performance to ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed and adhered to
• Implement and assign work schedules to maximize the utilization of manpower, machines, and equipment
• Defines expected production standards and monitors performance standards of the assigned personnel
• Observes personnel to ensure the proper operation of assigned work and equipment
• Ensures inspection checks and quality assurance occurs to produce high quality products
• Promote a continuous productivity improvement climate that encourages suggestions for operational improvement
• Administers and supports company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Trains new employees about divisional and organizational activities and safety policies and procedures
• Prepares daily time sheets for hourly employees, production summaries, overtime and downtime reports Other Important Details about the Role:
  • Thorough knowledge of the equipment and processes in the areas
  • Acquired knowledge of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing manufacturing personnel.
  • Possess a high level of supervisory capability, which insures leadership, and motivation of subordinates to attain high standards of quality and productivity
  • React to change in a timely and organized manner
  • Evaluate and weigh alternatives, establish appropriate priorities, and formulate sound decisions affecting all phases of the operation
  • Foster harmonious relations within their shift and between shifts
  • Accountable for safety, product quality, exercising cost control, meeting production schedules, the proper uses of direct and indirect labor, accurate record-keeping and reporting, minimizing scrap and rework costs, training new and existing personnel, and communicating with other supervisory and management personnel as well as subordinates
  • Frequent use of computer terminals and personal computers to perform duties of their position
  • Thorough knowledge and awareness of the safety issues related to each operation performed within the department, and must assure that all employees adhere to safe practices at all timesRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
    • Bachelors with 5+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
    • Five (5) years of experience in manufacturing or logistics/distribution environment
    • A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
    • Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
    • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
    • Recognize and solve practical problems and/or issues
    • Communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
    • Effectively interpret and present information both one-on-one and in front of an audience
    • Calculate figures such as pay changes for employees, proportions and percentages, and product dimensions
    • Work in a high volume, fast paced environment Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
      • Three years of experience in a supervisory position
      • Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment
      • Practical hands on experience in Lean Manufacturing 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 .

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