Production Lead

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Bartow
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

4131 Hwy 17 South Bartow Florida 33 Why Valmont Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure, irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities. We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products and services make a difference.Valmont is urgently hiring to fill various roles in support of our Operations at our Bartow, FL facility, including Production Lead . A Brief Summary of This Position: The Production Lead is a person 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 leads the production employees and maintains the log of operations. Job Summary : The Production Lead is responsible an assigned production area including the human and capital assets of the department.Activities include:

• This position is responsible for assembling the current day-- s production
• Cleaning the department area
• Training new employees in the Assembly department.
• In addition, all Bartow personnel receiving cross training and is expected to work in any part of the plant as required by management.
• This individual works under the direction of the Supervisor, and reports directly to the site Plant Manager. Essential Functions:
  • This individual is responsible for all aspects of pole assembly.
  • This individual must review all assembled pieces.
  • Notify Lead QA of readiness for inspection, and make any indicated changes or corrections.
  • Under the direction of Supervisor, this individual will assist in training all new personnel to the Assembly department.In addition, all Bartow 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 -- Literacy and use of measuring devices required.
    • Experience/Knowledge -- None -- entry level. Welding experience is preferred.
    • 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:
      • A high school diploma or GED preferred.
      • 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
      • Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsValmont 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. Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Work performed in an industrial shop setting. The incumbent is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time. 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.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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