Value Stream Manager

Atkore
New Bedford, MA
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 Value Stream Manager to be based out of New Bedford, MA. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for leading the Operations team of one of our Value Streams, and have full ownership for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a requirement.

What you’ll do:

  • Design, develop and implement the Atkore Business System, Lean Daily Management and Strategy Deployment Process.
  • Drive Atkore’s Lean Excellence strategy. Operational leadership, resulting in successful safe work environment, exceptional quality performance, lean implementation, productivity gains, a reduction in operating costs, inventories, and lead times.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
  • Create, implement, and modify when needed standardized work and ensure standardized work is followed by value stream team members.
  • Instill and maintain a positive “can-do” team atmosphere within the value stream by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision-making, and coordinating support services.
  • Develop and coach team members with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions as necessary.
  • Develop and manage supervisors and associates in the value stream, including performance assessment, attendance management, professional development, etc.
  • Develop and implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team’s potential.

What you’ll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management. MBA or a master’s degree is a plus.
  • Three to five years of management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, wire & cable industry is preferred. Including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
  • Strong Lean manufacturing background and the passion to grow your lean experience. Proven track record of Lean accomplishments as well as cost out and process improvements.
  • Experience and background in accounting, human resources management in a unionized environment, inventory control and strategic planning preferred but not required.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications, and ability to analyze information and create reports.
  • Experience with JD Edwards, SAP or any other ERP is a plus.

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.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

  • Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, 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 Value Stream’s Lean Daily Management, including Daily Gemba Walks, KPI and KAI boards.
  • Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  • Update training materials and procedures, as necessary.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

  • Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore’s strategy.
  • Create and update reports, training materials and documentation.
  • Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports.
  • Drive Lean Excellence strategy for your Value Stream. Develop strategies and implement projects to improve SQDC.

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!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $118,400 - $162,800. 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.
Posted 2025-09-06

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