Lean Coordinator

1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601

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?

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 and prepares and presents progress 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 interacting with others to learn about job processes and identify and analyze opportunities for improvement and waste reduction. The incumbent needs to have proven capabilities and past accomplishments of continuous improvement jobs through the utilization of Lean methodology, including the facilitation of project teams utilizing the Agile methodology.

• Facilitate and coach Lean events, coordinate Lean activities, act as a liaison between teams, support groups, management, and other functional areas, removing obstacles that may affect team performance
• Support Lean-related metrics and measures, help develop visual boards, and communicate data to relevant team members
• Prepare and deliver weekly/monthly updates to the Leadership team on progress made through data-driven improvements
• Partner with Engineering to understand processes, machine requirements, standard metrics and capacity capabilities
• Establish credibility as a knowledgeable resource to assist in driving continuous improvement through trusted and respectful changes
• Provide Lean training to all stakeholders in operations and management teams
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities with site leadership to develop event funnel
• Help develop and sustain a Continuous Improvement Culture
• This position reports to the Plant Manager.

• Judgment and decision-making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• Facilitate discussions with the intent of reaching consensus
• 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

• Bachelors in relevant field or Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant lean experience
• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and methodology
• 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
• Excellent communication skills (written and presentation) to effectively communicate with all levels of the workforce and management
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% on an annual basis
• A working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Familiarity with Six Sigma Methodology
• Lean Certification
• A solid understanding of Shingo Methodology
• Previous operations or engineering experience, in a manufacturing setting
• Proven facilitation/coaching skills of Improvement…