Valmont Industries, Inc.
Conserving Resources. Improving Life.
Regional Continuous Improvement Manager
Location
Nebraska + 3 moreAll locations: Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Facilitate and coach continuous improvement events and coordinate activities across teams, support groups, and management, while removing barriers to global performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and improving business processes, architecture, requirements, change management, and performance metrics.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and provide guidance on the appropriate CI methodologies (TPS Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, DMAIC, Theory of Constraints) to eliminate waste and reduce variation.
• Guide site leaders, managers, and CI practitioners in applying continuous improvement principles and leadership behaviors that build a culture of excellence.
• Define and facilitate improvement activities using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and other CI frameworks aligned with the site’s strategic roadmap.
• Continuously coach sites to drive improvements and improve standard work for the purpose of increasing customer value and operational agility.
• Establish, track, and communicate CI-related metrics and clear reporting for stakeholders.
• Determine resource requirements, training needs, and internal control procedures that align with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate events such as TPM workshops, Standard Work design sessions, SMED quick-change projects, root cause analyses (RCA), and value stream transformations in both manufacturing and administrative areas.
• Mentor and coach teams to navigate ambiguity, build problem-solving capabilities, and sustain improvements.
• Work independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships at all organizational levels.
• Serve as a customer-focused leader and change agent who moves the transformation process forward.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities, meeting aggressive deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, associate degree with 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Visio) and CI project management tools.
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Theory of Constraints, Business Process Improvement).
- Demonstrated ability to lead a value stream mapping workshop and facilitate improvement actions based on data to ensure flow.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable business results.
- Solid understanding of production processes, cost drivers, and operational metrics.
- Effective facilitation skills and the ability to engage employees at all levels.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
- Ability to travel domestically between 50-75%.
Benefits
- 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