Plant Manager - PVC Pipe

Atkore International; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 123,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical vision dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leave under law

Job summary

Atkore International is seeking a Plant Manager for the Pendleton, OR facility. You will lead safety, production scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance, and quality, reporting to the Director of Operations, and drive cost-effective operations with lean practices.

You should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of plant/general management experience, with strong budgeting, process improvement, and leadership skills to develop teams and achieve performance targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field and 5+ years plant/general management experience in manufacturing.
• Background with manufacturing methods and process improvement programs.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Six Sigma / Project Management experience.
• Mentor and develop employees; experience in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement cost effective systems of control over capex, opex, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance and lean daily management (GEMBA).
• Lead production scheduling, safety, maintenance and quality goals.
• Develop and lead plant leadership team to meet budgets and KPIs.
• Provide direction to production supervisors and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma / Project Management

Mentoring / developmental leadership

Budgeting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Plant Manager - Plastic Pipe and Conduit

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 searching for the Plant Manager for our Pendleton, OR facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Plant Manager directs and manages the operations for safety, production scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance, and quality. This position will coordinate plant activities through the plant leadership team to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.

What You'll Do:

• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Manage capital asset maintenance.
• Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide Safety and Health direction and support to personnel; ensures compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.
• Demonstrate and promote our key Atkore values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability through actions and decisions.
• Maintain and be accountable for KPI visual reporting while actively participating in Lean Daily Management activities, including GEMBA walks.
• Create and modify standardized work and ensure consistent application by all team members.
• Hiring, performance management and compensation management responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment or prior success as a Plant Manager or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of PVC pipe production process preferred.
• Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma / Project Management experience.
• Proven experience as a mentor/developmental manager for employees
• Available to occasionally work off shift to provide training and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to all production shifts.
• Experience managing in a matrixed, mid-to-large organization.
• All associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers
• Create a team environment
• Monitor productivity and assist workers with productivity problems
• Begin learning our product, services, and key customer drivers to be the customers first choice by providing unmatched quality, delivery, and value.

Within 6-months, you'll:

• Drive lean concepts into plant.
• Establishing and refining performance metric goals and objectives.
• Building the best organizational structure and managing headcount to optimize conversion cost and productivity across the plant.
• Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR 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:

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore's strategy.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
• Successfully perform all job requirements and duties.
• Increase hourly production rates using Lean Daily Management

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $123,040 - $169,180. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• 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.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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