Manufacturing Supervisor
Manufacturing Supervisor
Who we are :
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for :
We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to be based out of our Atlanta, GA facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising and leading the manufacturing / shipping departments with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, lean concepts, and have full ownership for the shift safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
The ideal candidate will have some relevant supervisory experience, or a Bachelors degree, and experience in manufacturing operations.
Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is strongly preferred.
What you’ll do :
- Lead the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Develop plans and implement strategies to improve the engagement, alignment, and performance of the team members within the value stream.
- Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere within the value stream by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision-making, and coordinating support services.
- Implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team’s potential.
- Develop and coach team members within the value stream with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions as necessary.
- Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
- Maintain the discipline of Atkore policy and practices.
- Provide clear concise communication both written and verbal.
- Lead by example and exemplify the Atkore Core Values, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
What you’ll bring :
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Two to three years of supervisory experience in a common manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Aluminum / steel manufacturing, Metal Forming and Welding strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, solid 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 the passion to grow your lean experience.
- Ability to thrive in an environment focused on problem solving utilizing 5 Why analysis throughout the day.
- Experience in team building and the development of the workforce.
- Utilize Microsoft Office skill set to support daily task completion.
- JDE experience is preferred as a tool to support daily production activities.
Within 3 months, you’ll :
- Complete your Atkore immersion program and understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
- Understand safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and start prioritizing improvement needs.
- Understand and all functions of LDM and KPI’s to delivered target results.
- Knowledge of all Atkore Policies that pertain to Attendance and Performance Concerns, as well as how to Address Timely and Consistently.
Within 6 months, you’ll :
- Take full ownership of the shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards.
- Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
- Comfortable Communicating concerns and ideas on opportunity for improvement.
- Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for on-the-job safety injuries, customer complaints, and labor relations issues.
- Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Within 12 months, you’ll :
- Lead an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC.
- 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.
Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture.
Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company.
We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values.
Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
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