Production Manager - PVC Extrusion

Production Manager

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:

Atkore, a recent recipient of a Great Place to Work certification, is currently searching for a PVC Extrusion Production Manager to be based out of Louisville, KY. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling production in the facility to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget and to standard. This person will be our on-site PVC processing expert with knowledge and ability to guide and train operators on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in a PVC Extrusion manufacturing plant operation. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Develop, implement, manage, and communicate plans to establish internal manufacturing within quality and production objectives

• Responsible for developing and managing a team to be responsible for Extrusion and other production departments
• Determine and manage human and material resources to meet production targets
• Implement, enforce, and analyze quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives and correct issues
• Develop, implement, and manage departmental standard work
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Analyze and report department performance on production volume, cost, and quality
• Analyze and report (written and/or oral) to the Plant Manager the status of high priority jobs running in Production or issues deemed to be priority by Senior Management
• Plan and maintain resources for the department (people, equipment, etc.) to ensure on-time attainment of production and service requirements at the best cost and highest quality
• Proactively identify and implement process and quality improvements and initiate corrective and/or preventive actions when out of compliance
• Schedule and manage the daily production team; set goals, monitor key performance indicators, hire staff, develop, and document training plans to ensure employees are trained and in compliance with all procedures; coach and counsel to improve results, conduct ongoing performance appraisals
• Liaison with employees and management teams to identify ways to continually foster and promote a positive and safe work environment by direct involvement with all levels of employees
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management
• Participate as an active member of the Plant Safety Committee
• All other duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in a PVC Extrusion manufacturing environment required

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, engineering, or industrial technology preferred
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Daily Management principles preferred
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project
• Effective leadership skills and problem-solving techniques is a must
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization
• Teamwork and project management skills, self-driven and accountable
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Understand company culture and the Atkore Business System (ABS)
• Become familiar with each product line that is manufactured at the Louisville KY facility
• Establish strong working relationships with all production employees, including Supervisors and Production Specialist

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Partner with Inventory Control Coordinator to understand and utilize daily the internal financial / inventory system used for raw material and finished goods
• Have gained increased knowledge about general processes within the facility; how different departments interact and the workflow within each of them, how it relates to Extrusion/production department

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Become the facility subject matter expert for all production-related items, including daily production targets and financial impacts
• Gain expertise in the Atkore Business System (ABS) and lean daily management processes

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.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

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