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Manufacturing Shift Lead

Night Shift - 8pm-8am

Pay - $31.00

Who we are looking for:

• Ensure all team members are wearing PPE accordingly and following LSR rules.
• Able to perform changeovers and start-ups of the lines on all products.
• Make adjustments and troubleshoot to specific equipment (i.e. puller, saw, beller, chamfer, etc.)
• Ensure 5s and housekeeping are maintained on the shift and communicate any tools that are missing or need to be replaced.
• Evaluate team members and provide coaching to identify areas for improvement and communicate it to the Production Manager.
• Administer corrective actions and effectively communicate the expectations to the employees.
• Apply attendance policy and communicate issues to HR and the Production manager timely. Ensure time cards are approved timely and with correct coding for absence, vacation, etc.
• Conduct safety stand-downs when needed.
• Verify Silo's outside to ensure proper blending per the inspection report and be familiar with the product and the compound material.
• Basic maintenance knowledge including water chillers, air compressors, and central vacuum, and coordinate accordingly with the Maintenance department if needed.
• Ensure the forklift safety log is filled out correctly and concerns are brought to the attention of maintenance.
• Train material handler to complete the Hour-by hour boards and ensure is completed accurately.
• Fill out and encourage team members to fill out LSN forms and provide training on how to complete it properly.
• Fill out Gemba and Pareto boards by using information on the HxH boards.
• Ensure 5s and housekeeping are maintained during all shifts, communicate any tools that are missing or need to be replaced, and be sure at the end of each shift all production lines are clean.
• Write work orders with concise information so maintenance has a clear understanding of what the problem/issue is and follow up with them to see how the issue was resolved.
• Fill out all accident/incident forms and communicate them to HR, the Plant manager, and the Production manager in a timely manner.
• Actively support blending and grinding areas to ensure adherence to standard work and safety procedures.
• Act as a Leader of the Shift with their team and communicate with the maintenance department in a timely manner when a changeover is needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What you'll bring:

Prioritize work for the shift and assign duties to employees.

• Excellent communication skills and being accountable to all Levels employees.
• Excellence skills in Teamwork, mentoring, cross-functional work, and Problem-solving Able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must wear proper PPE (safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toe shoes, gloves, high visibility vest)
• Required to focus on reading/evaluating documents and is expected to have great attention to detail.
• Experienced with all tasks and duties of Material Handlers and Operators
• Able to read and use different measurement tools.
• Math knowledge and MS Office skills.
• Previous supervisory or management experience

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete any required training
• Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.
• Be well-versed in Atkore's Business System and the importance of your role to daily operations.

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 $31.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• 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

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.