Valmont Industries, Inc.

Conserving Resources. Improving Life.

Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1946H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Nebraska + 3 moreAll locations: Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas

Posted

30 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

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