Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

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 looking for a Maintenance Manager to be based out of Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this person will be responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day activities of the Maintenance Department, including maintenance supervisors, maintenance planners, and reliability engineers in a growing 24x5 operations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with a minimum of BA/BS in Business Management or Engineering (BSEE, BSME, BSCE) preferred. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system based company is required.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for plant preventative maintenance programs, department labor, repairs, and maintenance budgets.
• Responsible to provide direct reports with the required Engagement and Alignment monthly reviews, mid-year, and year end reviews, including forward goal setting.
• Manage annual reviews, outside vendor contracts, coordinating all equipment installations and other capital projects.
• Develop, document, and implement cost savings utilizing lean methodologies.
• Develop and schedule maintenance training, including electrical, mechanical, and preventive on all production equipment and process equipment.
• Coordinate with and implement maintenance programs with the various departments within the facility.
• Participate in inter-department lean methodology initiatives.

What you'll bring:

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  Seven (7) years of related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; BA/BS in Business Management or Engineering (BSEE, BSME, BSCE) preferred.

  
  
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  Experience in developing cross-functional teams.

  
  
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  Proficient in MS systems, including MS Teams.

  
  
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  Ensure that the team honors our Atkore core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence in all aspects of their daily work.

  
  

Within 3 months, you'll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
• Gain an understanding of your team.
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.

Within 6 months, you'll:

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  Ensure your team understands their role and identify opportunities within the department to improve.

  
  
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  Utilize the Atkore Business System for alignment and continuous improvement.

  
  

Within 12 months, you'll:

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  Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct job-specific process improvements to ensure all maintenance personnel are trained on their job functions.

  
  
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  Work closely with Operations Leadership, Manufacturing Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and Engineering to ensure processes are accurate, documented, and changes are made and communicated.

  
  
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  Implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase manufacturing efficiencies.

  
  

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