Manufacturing / Shipping Supervisor - 2nd shift

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 / Shipping Supervisor - 2nd shift to be based out of our Cartersville 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 and shipping. 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 five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-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 $67,680 - $93,060.  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.

Salary : $67,680 - $93,060