Production Manager

About the role

You will be responsible for leading the Operations teams within our plant and have the availability to support off shift production as required. The Production Manager will be our on-site manufacturing operations expert with knowledge and ability to guide and train operators on the production floor.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and implement the Atkore Business System, Lean Daily Management and Strategy Deployment Process.
• Drive Atkore's Lean Excellence strategy.
• Operational leadership, resulting in successful safe work environment, exceptional quality and delivery performance with lower lead times and less inventory, and at lower operating costs (SQDC).
• Develop and coach team members with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures, standard work and solutions as necessary.
• Develop and manage supervisors and associates in the value stream, including performance assessment, attendance management, professional development, etc.
• Develop and implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team's potential.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a make-to-order manufacturing environment required.
• Seven to ten years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
• Strong Lean manufacturing background and the passion to grow your lean experience.
• Proven track record of Lean accomplishments as well as cost out and process improvements.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications, and ability to analyze information and create reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations management preferred or equivalent combination of work experience.
• Experience and background in accounting, human resources, inventory control and strategic planning preferred but not required.
• Experience with JD Edwards or any other ERP is a plus.
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

What to expect in your first year

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Understand your team's strengths and opportunities.
• Gain an understanding of the products and processes.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to provide corrective measures and find opportunities in areas for continuous improvement.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• Take full ownership of Lean Daily Management, including Daily Gemba Walks, KPI and LDM boards.
• Fully understand how you and your team impacts Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore's strategy.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
• Drive Lean Excellence strategy for your Production Departments.
• Develop strategies and implement projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Pay

$97,520 - $134,090

Benefits

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