Plant Manager - HDPE 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 a Plant Manager to run our HDPE plant in Allendale, SC, reporting to the Director of Operations, HDPE Strategic Business Unit. This person will be responsible for directing and managing plant operations for an HDPE solid wall conduit production process, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving. They will coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our plant managers are responsible for the P&L of their location and will be expected to run the business, not just production.

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 HDPE 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.
• Provide comprehensive leadership by developing the strategy and directing all aspects of operations at plants in region.
• Drive best practice standardization across all plants,

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 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!

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