Production Lead

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Tulsa OKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma
*** 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*.
** Available shift:
Friday to Sunday from 5:00am - 5:00pm
**** A Brief Summary of This Position:
** The primary role of the Production Lead is to work closely with the Production Supervisor, peers, and other departments to contribute to Valmont’s overall success. The Production Lead must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for driving the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics in the Shop.  

Effective communication, leadership, teamwork and motivation with all employees while adhering to Valmont’s standards, policies, and procedures are critical for this role.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Monitor and coach employees on shift to ensure all safety policies, procedures, and company rules are followed and adhered to
* Responsible for making sure that all employees are using/wearing all required PPE for their specific duties
* Responsible for reporting all injuries and near misses to Supervisor and Safety Manager as soon as possible
* Responsible for housekeeping and incorporate these functions on a day to day basis
* Monitor and coach team to ensure operators follow quality standards and avoid passing on poor quality
* Ensure inspection checks and quality assurance occur on product and processes to ensure high quality products and perform process audits as assigned
* Set daily direction and clearly communicate expected production standards for the shift; understand and follow up on daily performance
* Develop a strong personal understanding of all processes and equipment within the assigned department
* Train, coach, and develop the team to ensure proper operation of assigned work and equipment
* Help assess and manage the team’s bench strength and cross training needs
* Lead the Team on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand losses; take action to prevent future breakdowns and incidents
* Understand and drive cost reduction efforts within department and site
* Promote a continuous improvement climate that encourages suggestions and involvement from the team
* Administer and support company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
* Support the team and fill in however and wherever necessary to help drive the success of the department
* Monitor equipment condition and plan downtime for repairs and prevenvitive maintenance
** Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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*** The ability to pass a forklift driver’s test
* Ability to read and interpret blue prints
* Working knowledge of Valmont’s manufacturing process
* A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook
* Strong leadership skills and the ability to support divisional business objectives
* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals through the work of the team
* The ability to gain basic understanding of department functions within six months
* The ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
* Knowledge of and ability to use common shop mathematics (in feet, inches, fractions, and degrees) in reading complex prints and…