Development Operations Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Partner with the Senior Plant Manager to achieve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBrenham • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,900 - $131,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing operations, financial management, and continuous improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on driving accountability and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage production performance, and execute capital projects while ensuring safety and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Leadership ExperienceLean Manufacturing PrinciplesBudgeting And Cost ControlP&L ManagementEmployee Development

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesProduction Performance ManagementContinuous ImprovementCapital Project ManagementFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

LeadershipEmployee EngagementAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWorkdayWorkforceADPVisualShop

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Safety ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsLabor StandardsOperational ExcellenceKaizen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Senior Plant Manager to achieve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives
Provide leadership and assist in the development of frontline supervisors and production teams
Execute production schedules and capacity plans to meet customer commitments
Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to improve results
Drive accountability, employee engagement, and operational excellence across assigned departments
Utilize operational and financial data to improve plant performance and decision-making
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
Assist with continuous improvement activities, including lean initiatives and Kaizen events
Assist with capital projects, operational improvements, and strategic business initiatives
Travel to other facilities to support operational needs, share best practices, and broaden leadership experience
Develop experience in manufacturing operations, financial management and cost control, human resources and employee development, safety and environmental compliance, continuous improvement, capital project execution, business planning, and P&L management
Progress toward future leadership opportunities, including managing a manufacturing facility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR Associate's degree and 8+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience managing production performance and employee development
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive business results
Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Ability to travel 10-15%
Ability and willingness to relocate in the future
Preferred: MBA or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations
Preferred: Previous P&L responsibility
Preferred: Capital project management experience
Preferred: Knowledge of OSHA, environmental regulations, and labor standards
Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Preferred: Strong analytical and financial acumen
Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility
Occasional bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and navigating manufacturing equipment areas
Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 15 pounds
Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods
Ability to observe production activities and review detailed reports and operational data
Microsoft Office Suite
Workday
Workforce
ADP
VisualShop

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% Annual STIP (Discretionary Bonus)
Leadership development and mentoring opportunities
Exposure to senior operational leaders
Defined pathway toward future site leadership positions
Comprehensive benefits package
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