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Valmont Industries, Inc. Quality Manager - North America in Valley, Nebraska
28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
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The Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for developing, managing quality related efforts within the Quality Assurance (QA) organization. The area of focus spans all QA functions ranging from process development and documentation, root cause and corrective action, implementing alternatives to existing methods, and project management. Additionally, this managerial contributor will work directly with multiple departments, and interact with plant managers, other managers, supervisors, and individual contributors, such as design engineering, operations, and customers to drive continuous improvements as they relate to quality and the overall operations performance which include establishing and achieving quality metrics. At times this position may be called upon to assist with supplier evaluation.
Essential Functions:
Based on the location of the position this position could require up to 20% travel
Identifies and eliminates and/or mitigates risks as they pertain to achieving codes, engineering specifications, and customer specifications. This includes ensuring proper processes and procedures are documented, implemented, and executed.
Serves as a quality liaison between QA, supply chain, operations, and design engineering when quality problems exist that affect product quality
Interprets Valmont quality requirements, including but not limited to, quality management system (QMS) documents, specifications, engineering prints and specifications, and external standards (e.g., AISC, ASTM, AWS)
Leads and participates in formal problem-solving events. This includes leading team members who do not report to the QM position.
Drives quality improvement processes using the appropriate tools (PFMEA’s, process flow charts, control plans, capability studies, part layouts, MSA/Gage R&R, SPC, etc.) as required
Utilizes LEAN principles to minimize waste as it pertains to QA activities
May be called upon to define quality processes for new product introduction
Lead quality teams through process improvement events
Develop, communicate, and implement best practices as they pertain to quality
Interface with customers as needed to eliminate any nonconformance. This may, at times, include jobsite visits.
Work directly with QA and Operations management to establish quality metrics and ensure the metrics are achieved
Seek cost savings opportunities related to quality improvements
Prepare and report quality activity updates for management to keep them apprised of quality initiatives and concerns
Participate in customer specification reviews
Conducts business on behalf of the Company in full compliance with the laws of the many jurisdictions in which we operate
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to occasionally lift to 50 pounds, although most frequent lift is up to 20 pounds
Ability to perform manual labor while in the field, wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and work in an environment where there is exposure to various weather elements
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Bachelor’s with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience working in quality assurance
In-depth understanding and practical application of statistics as they relate to quality such as sampling plans, data analysis, SPC, process capability analysis, etc.
Proficient with Six Sigma tools such as pFMEA, CP, root cause analysis, MSA, etc.
Ability to utilize MiniTab or equivalent statistical analysis software.
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and specifications
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to lead projects involving cross-functional team members including mid-level managers
Ability with work with people at all levels throughout the organization, as well as certifying body auditors
Ability to work directly with customers as needed to support quality efforts
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, as well as organizational and follow-up skills
Proven ability to create and deliver effective group presentations and training
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to perform manual labor while in the field, including lifting 50 pounds and working in an environment where there is exposure to weather elements
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in a metals manufacturing environment which includes welding
Masters Degree
Five years of experience working with QA
Relevant manufacturing experience as it pertains to transmission, distribution, traffic and lighting, communication, and substation products
Experience dealing with customers and auditing agencies
Detailed understanding of AISC, ISO, and DOT requirements
6-Sigma Green, Black or Master Black Belt
Experienced in MiniTab
NDT experience - particularly VT, MT, and UT
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Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
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
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
- That’s the value we add.
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