Production Manager

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 Albuquerque, NM. 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.

Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. 

• Develop, implement, manage and communicate plans to establish internal manufacturing within quality and production objectives
• Responsible for developing and managing a team to be responsible for Extrusion and other production departments
• Determine and manage human and material resources in order 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
• 5s of Extrusion areas: Audit work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures
• Employee Compliance Training
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Analyze and report department performance on production volume, cost, and quality
• Analyze and report (written and/or oral) to the Plant Manager 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 in compliance with all procedures; coach and counsel to improve results, conduct ongoing performance appraisals
• Liaison with employees and management teams to identify ways to continually foster and promote a positive work environment by direct involvement with all levels of employees
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management
• Participate as an active member of the Safety Committee
• All other duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• 5 to 10 years of work experience in a HDPE Extrusion manufacturing environment a plus
• 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, Power Point and MS Project
• Effective leadership skills and problem-solving techniques is a must.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organization
• Teamwork and project management skills, self-driven and accountable
• All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our 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.
• Responsible for developing and managing a team to be responsible for Extrusion and other production departments
• Determine and manage human and material resources in order to meet production targets
• Implement, enforce, and analyze quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives and correct issues.

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!