Value Stream Manager

• Design, develop and implement the Atkore Business System, Lean Daily Management and Strategy Deployment Process.
• Drive Atkore’s Lean Excellence strategy. Operational leadership, resulting in successful safe work environment, exceptional quality performance, lean implementation, productivity gains, a reduction in operating costs, inventories, and lead times.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Create, implement, and modify when needed standardized work and ensure standardized work is followed by value stream team members.
• Instill and maintain a positive “can-do” team atmosphere within the value stream by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision-making, and coordinating support services.
• Develop and coach team members with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions as necessary.
• Develop and manage supervisors and associates in the value stream, including performance assessment, attendance management, professional development, etc.
• Develop and implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team’s potential.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management. MBA or a master’s degree is a plus.
• Three to five years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, wire & cable industry is preferred. Including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
• Strong Lean manufacturing background and the passion to grow your lean experience. Proven track record of Lean accomplishments as well as cost out and process improvements.
• Experience and background in accounting, human resources management in a unionized environment, inventory control and strategic planning preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications, and ability to analyze information and create reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP or any other ERP is a plus.

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy.
• Understand your team’s strengths and opportunities.
• Gain an understanding of the products and processes.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

• Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, customer complaints, and labor relations issues.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• Take full ownership of the Value Stream’s Lean Daily Management, including Daily Gemba Walks, KPI and KAI boards.
• Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Update training materials and procedures, as necessary.

• Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
• Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
• Drive Lean Excellence strategy for your Value Stream. Develop strategies and implement projects to improve SQDC.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

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