Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Atkore is a global provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, forging a future where employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities build better together.

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for our Harvey, IL facility on the 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11 PM). Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will lead machine operating staff with a focus on teamwork, continuous improvement, and full ownership of shift safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead using the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management; utilize Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Develop plans and implement strategies to improve team engagement, alignment, and performance within the value stream.
• Foster a positive “can-do” team atmosphere through regular team meetings, task assignment, empowerment of team decision-making, and coordination of support services.
• Implement cross-training activities to ensure proper function of work cells and maximize team potential.
• Develop and coach team members to identify problems, perform root cause analyses, and implement countermeasures and solutions.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values: Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel manufacturing or tube forming strongly preferred.
• High energy, strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and ability to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including conflict resolution.
• Continuous improvement background (Lean, WCM, GMP, etc.) and passion for growing lean experience.
• Ability to thrive in a problem-solving environment.
• Experience in human resources management in a unionized environment, appreciation for inventory control, and process control preferred but not required.

Onboarding Milestones

• Within 3 months:
  • Complete the Atkore Immersion Program.
  • Understand how your role supports Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
  • Supervise your direct team on daily requirements and manage without guidance.
  • Identify safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and prioritize improvement needs.
  • Gain product and process knowledge.
  • Follow and modify leader standard work for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
  • Review and sign-off on hour-by-hour boards, send daily production reports, and facilitate KPI board reviews.
• Within 6 months:
  • Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position.
  • Take full ownership of the shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba and KPI boards.
  • Understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
  • Lead training sessions for your team.
  • Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for safety injuries, customer complaints, and labor relations issues.
  • Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values.
  • Coach for performance, behavior, and culture.
• Within 12 months:
  • Lead an efficient team that meets or exceeds SQDC performance goals.
  • Identify gaps and implement counteractions to expected performance.
  • Own formal improvement tracking, including action plans.
  • Create and update reports, training materials, and procedures as needed.
  • Drive Lean Transformation for your shift; initiate and implement projects to improve SQDC.
  • Conduct meaningful conversations with direct reports to improve engagement, alignment, and performance.
  • Hold meaningful performance conversations with direct reports.

Pay

As of the date of this posting, the pay range for this position is $71,120 – $97,790. Placement in the range depends on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business needs. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and incentives.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.