Plant Manager - Metals and Fabrication Operation

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 Atlanta.
GA location.
Reporting to the Vice President - Operations, this role’s primary focus will be to direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving for the Atlanta 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.
What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or demonstrated equivalent experience A minimum of five years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements as well as managing to EBITDA targets Manufacturing knowledge of aluminum fabrication and welding preferred Excellent written and communications skills across multiple departments including operations, engineering, maintenance, finance, human resources, planning, and procurement Ability to make independent and sound decisions with limited data Experience as a change agent in a multi-shift environment Formal knowledge of lean manufacturing principles All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability Within 3 months, you’ll: Complete Atkore immersion including participating in a Kaizen event Gain a solid understanding of current activities especially related to workforce development and maintenance Be embedded into the business deep enough to actively participate in financial & operational reviews Within 6 months, you’ll: Understand and drive changes to strategy to correct any unfavorable trends especially net productivity and gross throughput Lead all tactical and strategic initiatives including but not limited to weekly SQDC reviews, monthly forecasting, deep dives, strategy deployment initiatives, etc.
Recommend staffing changes/moves to improve business performance Within 12 months, you’ll: Be completely accountable for all results from material receiving to finished goods shipping Be prepared to complete all annual budgeting activities and headcount changes Own a long-term strategy for capital expenditures and volume growth Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture.
Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company.
We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values.
Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
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