What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervisor position at Atkore?
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 searching for a Manufacturing Supervisor for 2nd shift to be based out of De Pere, WI. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising staff with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
The ideal candidate will have 3 years relevant supervisory experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and monitor production line tasks including ensuring production and quality tasks are properly recorded; meeting company housekeeping standards; performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
- Provide technical expertise in all responsible areas of the production floor.
- Assures compliance of company policies and safety regulations with employees.
- Work with Material Planners/Schedulers to ensure compliance with production schedules, making certain products are prepared according to requirements and most delivery schedules.
- Prepare daily and periodic reports related to productivity, safety, and quality.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures or schedules to meet customer’s requirements.
- Partner with Safety and/or HR to investigate, resolve and provide corrective measures for accidents, injuries, production, and personnel issues.
- Conduct staff / shift meetings to inform on planning and support safety.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
- Experience in steel manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Lean Management experience a plus.
- AS400 and/or JDE experience a plus.
- Basic computer skills to include understanding of Microsoft Office
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.
Within 6 months, you’ll:
- Gain an understanding of the current training materials and procedures your team owns.
- Partner with the Value Stream Manager and Engineering to start identifying short and long-term process improvement ideas.
- 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:
- Create, update, and share training materials and documentation.
- Have meaningful performance conversations with team and operators in areas supported.
- Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely.
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-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!
