Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Valmont Industries, Inc. is a company focused on advancing agricultural productivity, reliable energy, renewable access, connectivity, and vital infrastructure. The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager drives operational excellence across Valmont sites by implementing continuous improvement methodologies, leading high-impact projects, coaching teams, and embedding sustainable improvement practices into daily operations.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Partner with the Director of Operations to develop the Regional Continuous Improvement Roadmap, aligning CI initiatives with business goals and long-term strategy
- Promote the dissemination of CI knowledge throughout all levels of site staff through regular training in both a formal and informal setting and using teachable moments
- Identify training needs and support the development of CI capabilities across the organization
Skills
- This role is a remote position with heavy travel in support of our southern sites. When not traveling, **the individual must be seated at or near one of the following locations: Indiana; Houston, TX; Omaha, NE.** Proximity to a major airport is required to support frequent travel
- * 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%
- * Professional certification(s) in one or more CI methodologies (Toyota Production Systems, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt, TPM, etc.)
- * Experience in strategy deployment, enterprise-level CI programs, and culture-change leadership
- * Commitment to lifelong learning in the field of Continuous Improvement and operational excellence
Benefits
- This role is a remote position with heavy travel in support of our southern sites.
- 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
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