Plant Manager

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 searching for a Plant Manager to be based out of Fort Mill, SC. Reporting to PVC Pipe & Conduit Director of Operations, this person will be responsible for directing and managing plant operations for extrusion process, 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 timely and cost-effective manner.What you'll do: 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 costsEstablish 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 other plant leaders.Demonstrate and promote our key Atkore values of Accountability Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, through actions and decisions.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 responsibilitiesAll other duties as assignedWhat you'll bring: 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 International.Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures required. Advanced knowledge and experience of PVC pipe extrusion process preferred.Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing practices and drive continuous improvement.Six Sigma / Project Management experience.Excellent written and communications skillsComputer literate.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.Proven experience as a mentor/developmental manager for employeesAvailable 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 organizationAll associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.Within 3 months, you'll:Complete your Atkore Immersion.Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.Complete any required training.Gain an understanding of your team.Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations. Within 6 months, you'll: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 for direct reports.Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.Within 12 months, you'll:Be managing an efficient plant and team that delivers Atkore's strategy.Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safely.Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. 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!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)