Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

New Bedford 260
New Bedford, MA 02745, USA

Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

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 searching for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to work 1 st shift from 8AM to 4PM and will be based out of our New Bedford, MA facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising and leading a unionized workforce with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

What you’ll do:

• Active participation to ensure compliance of all environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Ensure compliance of all quality procedures and improve process and product quality.
• Achieve production goals to meet the production scheduling plan.
• Control of manufacturing costs to optimize labor, material, and machine utilization.
• Lead the Atkore Business System within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs as well as plant initiatives.
• Daily supervision of a unionized workforce.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to improve skills, performance, and engagement.
• Ensure proper training of new employees and meet cross-training program goals.
• Hold team members accountable for adherence to standard work, attendance, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback.
• Communication with all levels of the organization.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Five years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce is a plus.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• 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.
• Update daily production reports and KPI boards.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for any on-the-job 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 shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards.
• Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be managing an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Create and update reports, training materials and procedures, as necessary.
• Drive…