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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 Lead will be 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 and division policies. This position reports to the Plant Manager but works under the direct supervision of the Plant Supervisor.

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for an assigned production area including the human and capital assets of the department. Activities include:

• Responsible for assembling the current day’s production

• Actively participates in the tasks associated with their area of responsibility

• Maintains the cleanliness of the department area

• Conducts training of all new employees

• Responsible for ensuring all subordinates adhere to Valmont and OSHA safety policies

• Responsible for ensuring product meets customer specifications

• Responsible for leading production employees and maintains log of operations

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• This individual is responsible for all aspects of the duties being performed under their guidance

• This individual must review and approve all product prior to QC audits

• Notify Lead QC of readiness for inspection and make any indicated changes or corrections

• Under the direction of Plant Supervisor, this individual will assist in training all new personnel

In addition, all Claxton employees are expected to assist other crews with other departmental work and cleaning. Cross training results in a flexible and active workforce and offers employees the opportunity to see and develop a wide variety of skills.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Education/Training – A high school diploma or GED

• Experience/Knowledge –Three years of experience in a lead/supervisory position

• Competencies – Ability to read tape measure, ability to learn on the job in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility are required

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in a supervisory position

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistic operations environment

• Practical hands on experience in 5S/Lean Manufacturing

• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work performed in an industrial shop setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. There are no travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the shop. The employee is frequently required to move about the shop and site. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards when performing manual tasks such as welding or handling various materials. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in working with materials and equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Working conditions may include abnormal temperatures including heat, cold, rain, snow and ice. Employee may also be exposed to jarring and bouncing, high noise areas, and other job related hazards. Employees are required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) for the position.

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

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 EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

• That’s the value we add.