Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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:

The Lean Engineer is a dedicated, on‑site role responsible for driving daily execution, stability, and continuous improvement through the Atkore Business System (ABS). This role partners directly with site leadership, supervisors, and operators to improve performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

The Lean Engineer is expected to operate as a combination of accountability partner, hands‑on doer, and lean subject‑matter expert. This is not a coordination or advisory role; success requires visible floor presence, direct engagement, and ownership of results.

Role Expectations:
Partner, Doer, and Lean Expert

The Lean Engineer is expected to:

* Act as an accountability partner by reinforcing standards, commitments, and follow‑through with supervisors and leaders

* Serve as a hands‑on doer, directly executing and driving improvement work on the shop floor

* Apply lean expertise to diagnose problems, set standards, and guide teams toward effective countermeasures

This role requires a bias for action, comfort challenging gaps to standard, and persistence to ensure results are delivered and sustained.

What you'll do:

Lean Daily Management & Execution

* Support and sustain Lean Daily Management (LDM) systems across departments and shifts

* Facilitate daily huddles, tier meetings, and SQDC reviews

* Ensure visual management is accurate, current, and used to drive action

Supervisor Coaching & Accountability

* Coach supervisors on leader standard work, escalation, and problem solving

* Reinforce commitments made in daily management and ensure follow‑through

* Address gaps to standards directly and in real time

Continuous Improvement & Kaizen

* Identify, prioritize, and lead high‑impact Kaizen events aligned to SQDC objectives

* Partner with site leadership to ensure CI activity focuses on impactful real business needs

* Use data and direct observation to target improvement opportunities with material impact

* Translate Kaizen outcomes into standard work with clear ownership and sustainment plans

Problem Solving & Performance Improvement

* Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and chronic issues

* Lead structured root cause problem solving using lean and Six Sigma tools

* Drive execution and verification of countermeasures

Sustainment & Standardization

* Prevent regression through audits, follow‑up, and routine reinforcement

* Support standardization of best practices within the site

What you'll bring:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related functional areas or work experience.

* 3 to 5 years of similar work experience in a manufacturing operation.

* Certified Lean Practitioner or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.

* Proficient in creating and analyzing data. Proven ability to conduct complex problem solving and analysis and apply these abilities to product or service development and process improvement required.

Within 3 Months:
Prepare, Introduce, Familiarize

* Complete the Atkore Onboarding & Immersion program.

* Develop a clear understanding of how your role contributes to Atkore's overall strategy.

* Begin building strong working relationships with site leadership, support functions, and production teams.

* Familiarize yourself with the plant layout, internal Lean systems, and operating rhythms.

* Participate in scheduled Gemba walks, leadership meetings, and continuous improvement activities.

Within 6 Months:
Engage, Support, Learn

* Manage and enhance Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and Targets to Improve (TTI) dashboards aligned to the Strategy Deployment Process.

* Support plant productivity initiatives and transactional waste reduction efforts.

* Provide input and feedback to leadership on process improvement opportunities across…