Plant Manager - Metals and Fabrication Operation

Overview

Plant Manager - Metals and Fabrication Operation

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. Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions with a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Plant Manager for our Houston, TX location. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role will direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping / receiving. The position coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to achieve total manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of plant / general management experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system–based company is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive an operational excellence approach, including 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.
• Establish and drive working capital improvement initiatives to meet / exceed business targets, including developing processes to manage inventory to a minimum level without service level failures.
• Focus on strong customer experience. Collaborate and communicate with the sales team to ensure customer transparency and lead-time accuracy.
• 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 budgets are met; develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Provide Safety and Health direction and support to personnel; ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Promote shop floor housekeeping and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and occasionally in the plant floor environment. Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The plant environment can be loud. Work involves lifting materials and products up to 50 pounds. The manufacturing plant is not climate controlled. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, hi-visibility clothing, and steel-toed boots as required.

Timeline

Within 3 months — Complete Atkore immersion including participating in a Kaizen event; gain a solid understanding of current activities related to workforce development and maintenance; be embedded in the business to participate in financial and operational reviews.

Within 6 months — Understand and drive changes to strategy to correct unfavorable trends in productivity and throughput; lead tactical and strategic initiatives (e.g., weekly SQDC reviews, monthly forecasting, deep dives, strategy deployment); recommend staffing changes to improve performance.

Within 12 months — Be completely accountable for all results from material receiving to finished goods shipping; complete annual budgeting activities and headcount changes; own long-term strategy for capital expenditures and volume growth.

Compensation and Benefits

As of the posting date, a good faith estimate of current pay for this position is $128,080 - $176,110. Placement depends on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel, and business needs. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Benefits available include :

Benefits subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Additional

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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