Valmont Industries
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
3575 25th St SE Salem Oregon 97302-1123
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.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
The role requires a CWI certification, 5 years of quality assurance experience, and 2 years of proficiency in steel and welding. However, candidates without the CWI certification but possessing the required experience can obtain certification upon joining.
Position Summary:
As the Quality Assurance Supervisor at Valmont, you will serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring the quality of Valmont products. Your role encompasses overseeing quality at the Salem site, conducting internal and external inspections, audits, and implementing procedures and specifications. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and internal teams, you'll develop quality assurance strategies and action plans.
Key Responsibilities:
Report directly to the Operations Manager, overseeing the Quality Assurance Department.
Collaborate with site leaders to recruit, manage, and develop QA Inspectors.
Develop and enforce inspection policies and procedures in alignment with customer requirements and internal stakeholders.
Conduct internal quality audits and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for enhancement.
Ensure timely production scheduling and capacity planning.
Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to prioritize projects and ensure accurate production scheduling.
Monitor production performance and resolve any scheduling discrepancies.
Coordinate material availability and adjust schedules accordingly.
Review and resolve MRP exceptions to maintain production efficiency.
Develop and maintain relationships with external suppliers and customers to improve product quality and processes.
Provide career development opportunities for direct reports.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, Associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
Leadership experience in Quality or metal fabrication.
Familiarity with Quality Assurance tools and methodologies.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Proficiency in NDT techniques and welding processes.
Competency in MS Office Suite
Able to travel up to 10% (internationally/domestically)
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional leadership experience in Quality or manufacturing roles.
Level II certifications in MT and UT.
Degree in welding, business, or related field.
Analytical and decision-making skills.
Production control and scheduling experience.
Familiarity with IFS and Main-Frame computer systems.
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 [email protected].
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.
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