[Hiring] Regional Continuous Improvement Manager @Valmont Industries, Inc.

Role Description

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.

This position drives, facilitates, and enables operational excellence through the implementation of comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies across Valmont sites. The goal is to achieve customer focus, simplicity, agility, and accountability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement at every level of the organization.

• Identify, communicate, and remove obstacles to performance.
• Assist teams in resolving conflicts to achieve optimal improvement.
• Train and coach managers, supervisors, and staff in CI tools and practices, including:
  • Kaizen
  • 5S
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • Six Sigma
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Standard Work
  • Kanban
  • SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Die)
  • Theory of Constraints
  • Voice of the Customer (VOC)
• Generate and execute production savings.
• Lead high-impact improvement projects.
• Mentor leaders to embed CI principles into daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 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.
• 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%.

Requirements

• 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

• 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