Plant Manager - Louisville

Atkore•Louisville, KY

29d•$128,080 - $176,110

About The Position

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 to be based out of Louisville, KY. Reporting to the Vice President Operations, this person will be responsible for directing and managing plant operations for extrusion processing, maintenance, quality, and shipping/receiving. This position will coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum of 5 years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment or prior success as a Plant Manager or equivalent position at Atkore. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or a minimum of 5 years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment or prior success as a Plant Manager or equivalent position at Atkore.
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required.
Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.
Six Sigma / Project Management experience.
Excellent written and communications skills
Computer literate. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
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.
Ability to work both as a member of a team, a team leader or as an individual contributor.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge and experience of PVC Water pipe extrusion process preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direction, development and leadership for the facility and share best practices with other Plant Managers in running a safe, productive, cost-effective plant
Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
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
Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
Manage capital asset maintenance.
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.
Demonstrate and promote our key Atkore values of Accountability Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, through actions and decisions.