Quality Assurance Lead

41 Wood St Estill South Carolina 29918

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.

Here, We Grow

It’s important to us that all of our employees have access to professional development and opportunities. It’s how we learn and stay innovative over the course of time.

One way to grow your career is through internal advancement and promotion. We like to keep our hard-working team together, so when positions come open, we tend to hire from the inside. It’s just one way we recognize and reward initiative and dedication.

How you will contribute

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Group Leader position in the Quality Assurance department. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be responsible for leading associates in maintaining a safe, high quality, efficient working environment. Additionally, you will…

• Lead associates in maintaining a safe, high quality, efficient working environment
• Exercise a strong emphasis on Inspection methodology to drive short and long term improvements
• Complete daily Leader Standard work requirements
• Ensure all associates are following Inspection methods
• Order and maintain supplies and proper PPE for associates
• Ensure that all daily and weekly paperwork is completed and submitted.
• Measuring Equipment inspection
• Equipment issue reporting and follow-up
• Perform 2nd level inspection of gages that are found to be nonconforming on the production floor
• Maintain Gage calibration log with new and existing gages
• Schedule and maintain calibration activities with outside sources
• Employee Absence- Flex employees and/or fill in as needed to support continuous flow
• First Article Inspections
• Review product quality standards
• Audit Operator Standard Work
• Nominate recognition opportunities
• Perform training for new and existing Quality Technicians
• Test Resin shipments upon arrival and when needed on the production floor
• Perform Incoming inspections when needed
• Assist with Quality Manager projects when directed

What it takes

Required Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills (communication, accountability, coaching)
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Mathematical / technical competency
• Ability to lift 50lbs continuously without assistance
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands, talk, hear, stand and walk
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in proven leadership skills (communication, coaching, and accountability)
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of Gage management including calibration planning

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, please reach out to your Human Resources Department or email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

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.

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