Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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 an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to work 1^st shift from 8AM to 4PM and will be based out of our New Bedford, MA facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising and leading a unionized workforce with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• Active participation to ensure compliance of all environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance of all quality procedures and improve process and product quality.
• Achieve production goals to meet the production scheduling plan.
• Control of manufacturing costs to optimize labor, material, and machine utilization.
• Lead the Atkore Business System within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs as well as plant initiatives.
• Daily supervision of a unionized workforce.
• Manage vacation schedulesand overtime.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to improve skills, performance, and engagement.
• Ensure proper training of new employees and meet cross-training program goals.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standard work, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback.
• Communication with all levels of the organization.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Five years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce is a plus.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Understand your team's strengths and opportunities.
• Gain an understanding of the products and processes.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.
• Update daily production reports and KPI boards.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for any on-the-job 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.
• 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.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Be managing an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Create and update reports, training materials and procedures, as necessary.
• Drive Lean Transformation strategy for your shift. Drive and implement projects to improve SQDC.
• Have meaningful conversations with your direct reports to improve their engagement, alignment, and performance.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. 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 $75,360 - $103,620. 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.