Lean Coordinator (On-site

2551 Valmont Dr Brenham 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.

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This individual contributor position provides on-going assistance to Lean teams and leaders in the form of coaching, training, data management and analysis, helping with project justifications, as well as acting as a liaison between team leaders, support groups, management and other functional areas. This position identifies and communicates obstacles that may affect team performance. This position prepares and presents updates as required, performs training on lean processes and methodology, and assists other teams and team leaders as required.

The majority of this position’s time is spent in interaction with others, identifying and analyzing opportunities for improvement and waste reduction. The Lean Coordinator dedicates a large amount of time utilizing lean tools to improve office admin processes. The incumbent needs to have proven capabilities and past accomplishments of improving administrative jobs through the utilization of Lean tools.

This is an on-site professional exemption salaried position. Starting pay range depending on qualifications (LG37): $55,300 - $69,000. Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

• Facilitate and coach Lean / 5S events / Standard Work events, coordinate Lean activities, including acting as a liaison between teams, support groups, management, and other functional areas, removing obstacles that may affect team performance, and assisting other teams and Lean Technicians as required
• Calculate and maintain Lean-related measures, maintain records, maintain visual boards, and communicate data to relevant personnel
• Create and/or Update Standard Work
• Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly updates to the Lean Manager, Brenham Sr. Plant Manager
• Provides Lean training as necessary
• This position reports into the Lean Manager
• Other duties as directed/assigned

• Organization of meetings and tours for visitors
• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• Deductive reasoning ability to formulate answers to specific questions that make sense
• Help identify employee / distribution center training needs
• Collaborate with a group to reach consensus
• Effective communicate with all levels of the workforce and management
• The ability to motivate, develop and direct people without having authority over them
• Strong leadership, problem solving, planning skills and attention to detail with accuracy
• Schedule daily workload without supervision or direction
• Work quickly and efficiently with employees as well as suppliers and vendors
• The ability to organize and manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the material, costs, techniques and processes used within the manufacturing industry

• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and methodology
• A working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• The ability to speak in front of a group of co-workers or visitors
• The ability to bend, squat, twist, reach outward and move about the plant during a third of the shift
• The ability to lift up to 40 pounds and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the plant
• Ability to travel up to 5% on an annual basis