Production Manager PVC Pipe

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At Atkore, we forge a future where employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities build better together – focusing on serving customers and powering and protecting the world.

We are looking for a PVC Production Manager to be based out of Pendleton, OR. Reporting to the Pendleton Plant Manager, you will plan, organize, and control production in the facility to ensure goods are produced safely and efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard. You will be our on‑site PVC processing expert, guiding and training operators on the production floor.

Ideal candidate: minimum of 7 years’ experience in a PVC extrusion manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system‑based company is a plus.

• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Analyze and report department performance on production volume, cost, and quality
• Report status of high‑priority jobs and issues to the Plant Manager
• Plan and maintain resources to ensure on‑time attainment of production and service requirements at best cost and highest quality
• Identify and implement process and quality improvements; initiate corrective and/or preventive actions when out of compliance
• Schedule and manage the daily production team; set goals, monitor KPIs, hire staff, develop and document training plans, coach and counsel to improve results, conduct ongoing performance appraisals
• Liaison with employees and management to foster a positive and safe work environment
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between procurement, distribution, and management departments
• Participate as an active member of the Plant Safety Committee
• All other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a PVC extrusion manufacturing environment
• 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, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Effective leadership skills and problem‑solving techniques
• Attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and organization
• Teamwork and project management skills, self‑driven and accountable
• Commit to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence

• Complete the Atkore immersion program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy
• Gain an understanding of your team

• Develop, implement, manage, and communicate plans to establish internal manufacturing within quality and production objectives
• Responsible for developing and managing a team for extrusion and other production departments
• Determine and manage human and material resources 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
• Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on‑the‑job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence

• Manage an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy
• Have meaningful performance conversations with direct reports
• Effectively and successfully perform your job duties

Atkore has earned five‑time Great Place to Work© certification and three‑time Top Workplaces USA award. We are committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture and living our mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors.

We encourage you to join our team and align yourself with an industry leader.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $95,680 – $131,560. Placement within the range depends on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and business needs; compensation may also include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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