Value Stream Manager

Value Stream 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 looking for a Value Stream Manager to be based out of Crete, IL. Reporting to Vice President of Operations, this person will be responsible for the value stream's safety, quality, deliver, cost, and productivity using lean daily management. This person is also responsible for leading the manufacturing facility to ensure safe and efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Understand and teach others the Life Saving Rules of Atkore and hold Safety Cycle meetings every month and Safety Toolbox talks/trainings every week.
• Get to know the other Atkore Indy OSM employees, most specifically the team you are leading.
• Gain an understanding of the fabrication processes for which you will be responsible.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Be the Safety Champion in your areas of responsibility.
• Master your fabrication processes. Have a depth of knowledge that allows you to train others.
• Choose standout individuals within your team to be area Leads over certain aspects of the process.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• Broaden your knowledge base by understanding how your processes are affected by their inputs and how they then affect other downstream parts of the operation.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Work closely with the Plant Manager to help set upcoming plant goals and staffing strategies.
• By expanding your process knowledge, you will be able to cover other areas of the plant when needed.

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!

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