Plant Manager

Description

Plant 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 :

We are currently looking for a Plant Manager for our Kokomo, IL location. Reporting to the VP / GM Mechanical, this role's primary focus will be to direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving for the Kokomo facility. This position will coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years plant / general management experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a requirement.

What you'll do :

• Driving an operational excellence approach to include implementation of Lean concepts especially standardized work and TPM practices to optimize operations for profitability with the establishment and execution of performance goals and objectives.
• Establishing and driving working capital improvement initiatives to meet / exceed business targets, to include developing processes to manage inventory to a minimum level without service level failures.
• Focus on strong Customer Experience. Collaborate and communicate with sales team to ensure customer transparency and lead-time accuracy.
• Continue to build a strong team and frontline workforce culture while ensuring headcount, skills and training are aligned with overall business objectives.
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Provide Safety and Health direction and support to personnel; ensures compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Incorporates shop floor housekeeping and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• All other duties as assigned

What you'll bring :

Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sometimes be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the plant environment can be loud. Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; safety glasses, hearing protectors, hi-visibility uniforms, and metatarsal steel-toed work boots.

Within 3 months, you'll :

Within 6 months, you'll :

Within 12 months, you'll :

Atkore is a five-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 $120,640 - $165,880. 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 :

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.