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A Brief Summary of This Position

The Shipping Supervisor is a first-line Supervisor with discipline and drive as essential behavioral traits. Activities include production work, replenishment of inventory, loading, checking orders, preventative maintenance, housekeeping, new-employee orientation as well as various administrative functions including meetings, inventory, production data record keeping, annual evaluations, employee attendance records, corrective action warnings all of which must be completed in accordance with established Valmont processes. The Shipping Supervisor is accountable for quality of output and processing in the assigned area. Focus is on providing on time and accurate products/services to internal and external customers. 

Essential Functions:

Supervising both direct reporting staff and other team members according to overall company policy

Maintains authorized staffing levels. When vacancies occur, initiates appropriate documents to get positions filled through internal postings and/or outside hiring. Interviews candidates and, within prescribed guidelines, selects candidates recommended for each position.

Training /cross-training of employees in new operations and methods

Ensuring quality inspections of products/services produced

Producing product/service to predetermined schedules or actual demand

Coach, mentor and motivate workers to attain a higher degree of performance competency in order to develop staff to maximize potential

Assist employee set goals and objectives as well as assist staff with work progress

Monitor staff performance including performance reviews

Ensure work has been delegated fairly among the team

Implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency and reduce potential injuries

Lead, facilitate and promote teams to meet the challenge of continuous improvement

Attend professional development courses

Help identify employee training needs

Important Details about the Role

This position must maintain an overall acceptable level of performance in meeting the department’s goals and objectives and attain this with a suitable level of employee relations and within the guidelines of the company. The employee must possess technical and human relations skills necessary to train and motivate workers.

Ensure that standard methods are used. Recommend changes in layout, processes or methods to improve operations and lower costs

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of assigned personnel’s time and production counts

Report discrepancies in specifications, methods, engineering data, standards, etc. to the corresponding authority

Develop positive relationships with assigned employees to create pride in operations, housekeeping, safety and other accomplishments. Take action to keep equipment and work area clean.

Promote a participative productivity climate and encourage assigned employees to submit suggestions for improvement on operations.  Implement worthwhile ideas and keep employees informed of status.  Keep managers advised of employee requests, complaints, and suggestions and provide prompt feedback” to employees.

Be ultimately responsible for the implantation of shop safety practices

Work with HR to keep job descriptions up-to-date and accurate as the job changes in scope and content

Determine staffing requirements, interview applicants and on-board new hires

Ensure that monthly safety and department meetings are held and participate in Lean related activities

Promote cell and team development.  Ensure that training is provided to appointed team members and leaders. 

Provide mechanisms to track/chart productivity goals and exercise guidance in productivity improvement

Remain cognizant of the ever-changing environmental regulations and assure each cell is within compliance. Provide training/information so that there is continuous awareness.

Maintain records on any first aids, OSHA recordable, lost-time injuries and property damage

Control orders, preventative maintenance, housekeeping and administrative functions

Other duties as assigned

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

Associate’s degree with seven (7) years relevant experience or (nine) 9 years of relevant experience

At least two (2) years of supervisory experience

The ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and job orders

Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, communication, and motivational skills

Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Forklift operation experience and ability to obtain Valmont standards certification

Knowledge of environmental safety and EEO requirements

Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential

Deductive reasoning ability to formulate answers to specific questions that make sense

The ability to motivate, develop and direct people; identify the best person for each task at hand 

Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

Five (5) years of related work experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Professional work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methodology and tools

Knowledge of management principles for strategic planning and resource allocation

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in both an office setting and production / shipping area. On-site presence is mandatory for this position. The employee is required to stand, bend, reach, lift and pivot throughout the shift. The environment is fast-paced and demanding most of the time.  The temperature range can be from over 100 degrees in the summer to freezing temperatures in the winter. Most employees in production areas will be exposed to some type of disagreeable working conditions (wind, cold, heat, dust, dirt, fumes, noise, vibration, water, or oil). Some outside work will be required. Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes are required at all times in the plant. Some areas require ear protection and safety hats. Travel to other sites within the U. S. is infrequent although may be required for business purposes. The functions of this job require both physical and mental stamina, especially during the busy times of the year as the environment is often fast paced. There are often high stress situations where the supervisor is called during odd hours. This position sometimes requires intense mental and visual concentration. On a visual level, the employee must demonstrate acceptable vision by passing a visual exam and have the ability to read text from manuals, schematics, labels, and other printed materials that can be as small as 1/16th of an inch in size. Adequate hearing is required to help diagnose problems with machines and equipment. Mental and visual concentration is needed to prevent injury to oneself, fellow workers and/or damage to the product. The use of any equipment or tools requires the employee to be alert at all times.

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.