Plant Manager - PVC Pipe

Atkore•Pendleton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Plant Manager for its Pendleton, OR facility. This role reports to the Director of Operations and is responsible for overseeing safety, production scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance, and quality. The Plant Manager will coordinate plant activities through the leadership team to ensure manufacturing objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment or prior success as a Plant Manager or equivalent.
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.
Proven experience as a mentor/developmental manager for employees.
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 pipe production process preferred.
Available to occasionally work off shift to provide training and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to all production shifts.

Responsibilities

Implement cost-effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
Manage capital asset maintenance.
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.
Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
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.
Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.
Demonstrate and promote Atkore values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
Maintain and be accountable for KPI visual reporting while actively participating in Lean Daily Management activities, including GEMBA walks.
Create and modify standardized work and ensure consistent application by all team members.
Hiring, performance management and compensation management responsibilities.
All other duties as assigned.