Technical Training and Development Supervisor

Position Overview

Location: 801 N Xanthus, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74110-4949

We're Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont, a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity, and invests in its employees, is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join us as we create the world of tomorrow, today.

The Technical Training and Development Supervisor is heavily involved in the operations development strategy and facilitating development content and workshops. The incumbent will design, implement, and manage learning and development programs that align with business goals, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and support career progression and cross training for both direct and indirect team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage competency and career path design for the entire technical workforce.
• Establish a fair, transparent, and performance-based promotion process that supports employee growth, retention, and operational excellence.
• Design, develop, and deliver learning and development programs in collaboration with subject matter experts and site leaders.
• Develop and deliver engaging training programs for employees, supervisors, and support staff.
• Create career development frameworks and tools that empower employees to grow within the organization.
• Support initiatives promoting apprenticeships and technical school partnerships to attract and retain top talent.
• Foster a learning culture that values safety, quality, innovation, and teamwork.
• Track and report on training effectiveness, participation, and impact.
• Develop KPIs to measure the effectiveness of technical learning and utilization.
• Use data to continually improve learning programs and demonstrate ROI.
• Manage and oversee a team of approximately 7 direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience; or Associate's Degree with 8+ years; or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in building development curriculum and measuring its impact.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and instructional design skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
• Familiarity with welding processes including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
• Understanding of flame cutting, plasma cutting, carbon arc cutting, and metalizing.
• Knowledge of CNC systems and machinery, including straighteners, burn tables, brake presses, as well as material handling operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare coverage (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 programs.
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs such as tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services, and more.