Manufacturing Supervisor - PM Shift

Atkore • Merrillville, IN

11d • $71,120 - $97,790 • Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor based in Hobart, Indiana, reporting to the Value Stream Manager. The role supervises staff with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The supervisor audits products and processes, directs machine setup and adjustments, ensures compliance with company policies and safety regulations, and adapts work procedures and schedules to meet customer requirements. The role also improves shop and crew efficiency, partners with Safety and/or HR on investigations and corrective measures, maintains fair labor relations, and reinforces Atkore’s core values.

The position includes a staged onboarding and development plan. Within three months, the supervisor is expected to complete the Atkore immersion program and understand the team and how the job supports company strategy. Within six months, the supervisor should understand the team’s training materials and procedures and begin identifying process improvements with the Value Stream Manager and Engineering. Within twelve months, the supervisor is expected to create and maintain training materials, hold meaningful performance conversations, and resolve issues quickly and safely.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Technical background in maintenance, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including understanding of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or an engineering degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience in steel manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Lean Management experience is a plus.
• Experience in lean manufacturing or at a business system-based company is a plus.
• AS400 and/or JDE experience is a plus.
• The posting also states that the ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit products and processes to ensure conformance to specifications, and direct machine setup and adjustments.
• Ensure employees comply with company policies and safety regulations.
• Establish or adjust work procedures and schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Implement changes in working conditions and equipment use to improve efficiency in the shop, department, and work crew.
• Partner with Safety and/or HR to investigate and resolve accidents, injuries, production issues, and personnel issues, and provide corrective measures.
• Maintain consistent and fair labor relations with employees.
• Ensure the team upholds Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
• Complete the Atkore immersion program and develop an understanding of the team and how the role supports Atkore’s strategy.
• Partner with the Value Stream Manager and Engineering to identify short- and long-term process improvement ideas.
• Create, update, and share training materials and documentation.
• Hold meaningful performance conversations with the team and operators in supported areas.
• Resolve issues quickly and safely.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Monthly incentive plan
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
• Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed