Group Lead

41 Wood St Estill South Carolina 29918

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.

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The Group Lead is responsible for leading daily production activities and supporting production personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role provides hands‑on leadership on the production floor, promotes teamwork and accountability, and serves as a key communication link between production employees and leadership. The Group Lead supports safety, quality, productivity, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while helping ensure customer expectations are met through on‑time delivery and operational excellence.

• Lead and support daily production activities for assigned work areas and personnel.
• Promote a positive team environment through effective communication, coaching, motivation, and accountability.
• Assist in training and onboarding employees to ensure consistent processes, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Model and reinforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while identifying opportunities for continuous safety improvements.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, equipment, and materials to support production schedules and operational goals.
• Help ensure products are manufactured efficiently and meet quality and customer requirements.
• Maintain production flow and proactively address issues that may impact safety, quality, or delivery.
• Track and communicate daily production, quality, and safety metrics with employees and leadership.
• Support accurate production reporting and timely entry of production information into business systems.
• Assist with tracking shop orders through production and help expedite orders as needed to meet business demands.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to ensure operational alignment and continuity.
• Support employee engagement and maintain a respectful and productive work environment.
• Operate in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments while wearing required PPE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The employee is responsible for performing assigned duties with limited supervision. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are required to effectively work with employees at all levels. The position directly impacts safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing costs, and customer satisfaction. The employee must help maintain a safe and productive environment while ensuring quality products are shipped complete and on time. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or coaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, fabrication equipment, and production operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and use measuring tools including tape measures, micrometers, and gauges.
• Overhead crane and/or forklift experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while…