Value Stream Manager - Manufacturing

About the role

Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions, with a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. This position is based in Wayne, MI and reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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 a safe work environment, exceptional quality performance, lean implementation, productivity gains, reduction in operating costs, inventories, and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Create, implement, and modify standardized work to ensure its adherence by value stream team members.
• Install and maintain a positive "can-do" team atmosphere through regular team meetings, task assignment, empowerment, and coordination of support services.
• Develop and coach team members to identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures and solutions.
• Develop and manage supervisors and associates, including performance assessment, attendance management, professional development, etc.
• Develop and implement cross-training activities to ensure proper function of work cells and maximize team potential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management.
• MBA or master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based companies is required.

Qualifications

• Strong lean manufacturing background and passion for lean growth.
• Proven track record of lean accomplishments and cost-out and process improvements.
• Experience and background in accounting, human resources management in a unionized environment, inventory control, and strategic planning preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications, and ability to analyze information and create reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or any other ERP system is a plus.

Benefits

Atkore offers competitive compensation, including a good faith estimate of $112,800 - $155,100 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and other incentives. Shift differentials and bonuses may also be available.