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

Role Description

This role is a remote position with extensive travel supporting multiple southern locations. When not traveling, the individual must be located near one of the supported sites, with preferred availability in the Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA areas. Candidates must live within reasonable proximity to a major airport to effectively support site coverage.

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.

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager identifies, communicates, and removes obstacles to performance, assisting teams in resolving conflicts to achieve optimal improvement. This role trains and coaches managers, supervisors, and staff in a broad range of 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)

Primary focus areas include:

• Generating and executing production savings
• Leading high-impact improvement projects
• Mentoring leaders to embed CI principles into daily operations

The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement that supports the productivity and strategic objectives of Valmont facilities in your assigned area.

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 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%.

Requirements

• 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.

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