Weekend Shift Supervisor – Valmont Industries – Steele, AL – work from home job
Company: Valmont Industries
Job description: 475 Dietrich Road Steele Alabama 35987-2613
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Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a Shift Supervisor position at our Steele, Alabama coatings site. We are looking for someone that will supervise, train, motivate and mentor Valmont employees and manage the production process of Valmont products on our weekend shift. The weekend shift will run Friday – Sunday 36 hours.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
Under the direction of the site Operations Manager, this position is accountable for supervising the processing of custom and company products at the Coatings site to meet schedule, quality, quantity, and cost requirements. Coatings services provided may include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: Galvanizing, Finishing, Metalizing and Corrocote. The incumbent in this position must ensure a safe work environment for everyone in the plant (employees, customers, vendors, etc.), plan appropriate staffing levels, train employees in proper work technique, handle all employee relations issues including preparing performance reviews, providing regular feedback to employees which will enhance development opportunities and handling employee discipline and corrective action, as needed. This position also requires the supervisor to know every job on the weekend team and be able to fill in wherever needed.
Essential Functions:
• Implements work schedule to maximize utilization of manpower, machines, and materials. Assigns work to hourly employees and follows up continuously to ensure appropriate and timely processing.
• Oversees the racking, pickling, dipping, un-racking/finishing processes to ensure proper processing and to meet production schedule. Advises Operations Manager of difficulties in meeting production schedules, quality or delivery requirements.
• Defines results and standards of performance expected of assigned personnel. Monitors performance, provides recognition for work well done and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Continuously observes proper operation of assigned equipment. Regularly checks for and identifies maintenance required and initiates communication and work orders. Recommends new or improved processes, tools and perhaps even equipment, as required.
• Ensures product quality meets specified standards. Ensures assigned personnel make inspections or checks as required by standard work procedures. Takes initiative to correct discrepancies as necessary. Advises Operations Manager of conditions outside of the incumbent’s control.
• Ensures operations are done safely, following all processes and procedures including the proper wearing of all required PPE at all times.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production through various production reports.
• Monitors move tags for completeness and accuracy.
• Promotes a continuous improvement climate that encourages assigned employees to submit suggestions for improved operations. Implements worthwhile ideas and keeps employees informed of status. Keeps Operations Manager, and Human Resources as appropriate, advised of employee requests, complaints, and suggestions, and provides prompt feedback to employees.
• Administers company policies in a firm, fair, and consistent manner. Works closely with Human Resources to administer personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping and safe working conditions in assigned area. Reports and investigates all incidents in a timely manner.
• Trains new employees in department/company activities and safety procedures. Utilizes 45 & 90 day probationary periods to make recommendations to employees for additional training, discuss issues, answer questions and give positive feedback.
• Maintains process tanks at required levels of concentrations for quality galvanizing. This includes the operation of the acid reclamation system. Monitors the acid recycling and reports discrepancies to the Operations Manager.
• Maintains knowledge in quality standards required for custom galvanizing customers. Must be constantly vigilant with regard to proper venting and piece orientation. Must also be knowledgeable in correct and safe loading methods for customer products.
• Serves as leader of the lean manufacturing process to promote continuous improvement. Provides constructive direction and motivation to optimize time and resources.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Valmont Safety Mission and corporate safety’s Critical Success Factors process
• Works with HR to screen, interview and hire staff as necessary. May also work closely with staffing agencies to cover spikes in production where extra resources are needed.
Other Important Details about the Role:
Key Competencies:
· Leadership
· Patience
· Communication
· Attention to Detail
· Flexibility
· Working Well under Pressure
· Organization
· Teamwork
· Integrity
Required Qualifications:
This position requires the incumbent to have a high school diploma/GED, two to five years manufacturing experience and a minimum of two years in a leadership, supervisory or management position.
This position requires the ability to recognize hazardous substances and to know basic employee responsibilities for chemical safety and emergency response as listed in Material Safety Data Sheets and the site Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan.
The incumbent must have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and regularly use Lean tools in day-to-day business activities in an effort to ensure continuous improvement. This includes the ability to document Standard Work and hold employees accountable.
The incumbent must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The incumbent must have the ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and customers. The incumbent must also have the ability to apply concepts of basic math.
The incumbent must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The incumbent must have proven supervisory skills and must be a strong leader and fully capable of supporting Company business objectives. The incumbent must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The incumbent also must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and Power Point.
Highly qualified candidates will also possess:
A two year or four year degree and two or more years of supervisory/management experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Working Environment and Physical Efforts:
The primary work environment for this position is an indoor/outdoor shop environment which includes dirt, grease, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, dust, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and smoke. The incumbent occasionally will be working near moving mechanical parts or in high precarious places. The incumbent may be required to work outside inspecting product and directing incoming material flow where s/he may be exposed to mild to extremely warm weather, humidity, rain or intense sun exposure. The secondary work environment for this position is an indoor office where a desk, table and personal computer are available for administrative tasks.
The incumbent will be required to wear safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, reflective vest, long sleeves, blue jeans or work pants and steel-toed boots with a built in met guard while on the production floor. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, climb, sit, bend, squat, stoop, push, pull, reach, grasp, hold and carry for various periods of time. This position may be required to work during the week as well depending on the situation.
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met.
Benefits include*:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plans
• Dependent care
• Employee assistance programs
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.
• Due to the nature of Valmont’s Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.
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 [email protected].
Weekend Shift Supervisor – Valmont Industries – Steele, AL – work from home job
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Location: Steele, AL
Weekend Shift Supervisor – Valmont Industries – Steele, AL – work from home job
Job date: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:24:48 GMT
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Weekend Shift Supervisor – Valmont Industries – Steele, AL – work from home job
