Regional Lean Manager - Multi Site, Construction

Regional Lean Manager - Multi Site

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 seeking a Regional Lean Manager - Multi Site for our Unistrut Construction Team Strategic Business Unit. This role will be be based at our Addison, IL office. The successful candidate will support our construction team and report to the Atkore corporate Lean Director. Working closely with the Unistrut Construction leadership team, this individual will be responsible for identifying, leading, and implementing process improvements. They will develop standard work to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost reduction by applying the Atkore Business System (ABS) as a catalyst for continuous improvement across multiple facilities and Unistrut Construction locations.

What you'll do:

• Working with operational leadership to establish, track, and analyze daily production metrics.
• Facilitate lean daily management; develop and lead the path to Gemba.
• Engage with facility leadership to set specific targets to achieve improvements functionally and strategically in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.
• Develop, facilitate, and lead Value Stream Mapping activities to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering (MfgE or IE preferred) or other related functional areas or work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in construction operations and lean continuous improvement management.
• Expertise: In-depth/expert understanding of contemporary construction methods.
• Lean Manufacturing: Experience in a lean manufacturing or business system-based company as a continuous improvement leader, black belt, or similar role.
• Onsite Construction: Hands-on experience in onsite construction.
• Improvement Identification: Proven track record of identifying improvement opportunities.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work effectively in a team environment.
• Partnership Experience: Previous experience working closely with partner subcontractors and customers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology within Construction, Steel Tube, or Stamping is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel 25% to 60% of the time, as needed. This is a multi-facility support position. Must be open to travel as business needs arise.

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore Onboarding & Immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy and create improvement opportunities that benefit both Atkore and our customers.
• Visit the locations you support and begin building relationships with site contacts.

Within 6 months, you'll:

• Manage Key Process Indicators and Targets to Improve (TTI) dashboards for Strategy Deployment Process.
• Support productivity improvement projects at both the offsite manufacturing sites and onsite installation activities.
• Lead and provide input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities specific to all parts of the organization.
• Champion, Sponsor, or Facilitate process and transactional improvement Kaizens.

Within 12 months, you'll:

• Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization.
• Partner with all functions to define process capabilities, assess gaps and develop gap closure plans.
• Provide functional leadership with awareness, knowledge, and guidance of Lean and/or Continuous Improvement principles, methodologies, and tools to support achievement of ABS business objectives.
• Mentor, influence, and develop potential lean practitioner candidates through their projects driving business change.
• Conduct training of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles, methodologies, and tools in the office, offsite manufacturing, and job site environments.

Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work certified company and a three-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!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $120,800 - $166,100. 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.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.