Atkore is hiring: Production Manager in Allendale

Production 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:

Atkore is currently searching for a Production Manager, HDPE based in Allendale, SC. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager, HDPE will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling production in the facility to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard. This person will be our on-site HDPE processing expert with knowledge and ability to guide and train operators on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, manage, and communicate plans to establish internal manufacturing within quality and production objectives.
• Responsible for developing and managing a team to oversee Extrusion and other production departments.
• Determine and manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Implement, enforce, and analyze quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives and correct issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage departmental standard work.
• Audit work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures in Extrusion areas.
• Ensure employee compliance training.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
• Analyze and report department performance on production volume, cost, and quality.
• Report to the Plant Manager on the status of high-priority jobs running in Production or issues deemed to be priority by Senior Management.
• Plan and maintain resources for the department (people, equipment, etc.) to ensure on-time attainment of production and service requirements at the best cost and highest quality.
• Proactively identify and implement process and quality improvements and initiate corrective and/or preventive actions when out of compliance.
• Schedule and manage the daily production team; set goals, monitor key performance indicators, hire staff, develop and document training plans to ensure employees are trained and compliant with all procedures; coach and counsel to improve results, conduct ongoing performance appraisals.
• Liaison with employees and management teams to identify ways to foster and promote a positive work environment.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, and management.
• Participate as an active member of the Safety Committee.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• 5 to 10 years of work experience in a HDPE Extrusion manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, engineering, or industrial technology preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Lean Daily Management principles preferred.
• Basic computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Effective leadership skills and problem-solving techniques are a must.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization.
• Teamwork and project management skills, self-driven and accountable.
• Commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Develop, implement, manage, and communicate plans to establish internal manufacturing within quality and production objectives.
• Be responsible for developing and managing a team in Extrusion and other production departments.
• Determine and manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Implement, enforce, and analyze quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives and correct issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage departmental standard work.
• Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
• Effectively and successfully perform your job duties.

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 Disabilities.