Production Lead

Production Lead

Valmont Industries is currently seeking a Production Lead for our Second Shift at the Miami Coatings Site. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to serve as the Galvanizing Crew Leader within our Global Coatings Division. This role is essential in coordinating equipment usage, materials, and team resources to maximize productivity across both hot-end and cold-end crews.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Production Lead will operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment. The role also includes verifying and tagging incoming materials, documenting product information with notes and photos, and entering all relevant data into the computer system with accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor galvanizing crews to ensure safe work practices and production of high-quality finished products
• Demonstrate high personal efficiency in achieving employee, department, and company goals
• Safely and effectively operate the crane in the absence of the designated crane operator
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensure accurate piece counts, part identification, and labor reporting
• Monitor and record completed work quantities on the inventory control tally sheet

Shift & Incentives

Second Shift Hours: 3:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Eligible for:

• Monthly Attendance Bonus: $200
• Monthly Individual Target Bonus

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work with wood and small hand tools (tape measures, saws, drills, riveters, nail guns)
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, and other material-handling equipment
• Ability to inspect products to ensure quality standards are met
• Ability to bundle, crate, box, and wrap products for shipment
• Ability to load trucks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the shift
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with coworkers
• Strong integrity, work ethic, and commitment to achieving exceptional results
• High awareness of safety practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional forklift or equipment-operation experience
• 1 year of overhead crane operation experience
• 1 year of supervisory or team-lead experience
• Ability to identify and resolve practical problems
• Ability to recognize hazardous substances and understand basic chemical-safety responsibilities

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.