Production Shift Supervisor - Injection Molding (Nights)

Job Description

Job Description

Production Shift Supervisor – Injection Molding (Nights)

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:

Atkore, a recipient of a Great Place to Work© certification and a Top Workplaces USA award, is searching for a Night Production Shift Supervisor to be based out of our Dallas, TX manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising production associates and processes that have responsibility for manufacturing PVC Injection Molded products.

What you’ll do:

• Lead using the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within your team, utilizing Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
• Supervise and support injection molding operations, including machine setup, start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and optimize cycle times, material usage, and machine efficiency to achieve production goals.
• Ensure proper material handling to maintain quality standards.
• Implement cross-training activities to ensure proper operation of injection molding machines and maximize team flexibility.
• Coach team members to identify process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, production schedules, and quality specifications, including dimensional checks and visual inspections.
• Partner with maintenance for mold changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience in injection molding operations strongly preferred, including:
  • Machine setup and parameter adjustments (temperature, pressure, cycle time)
  • Troubleshooting machine and mold issues
  • Understanding of resins and how to process.
• High energy, strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and ability to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including conflict resolution.
• Continuous improvement background (GEMBA, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.) and passion for growing your Lean experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
• Start supervising your direct team on daily requirements and managing without guidance.
• Understand safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and start prioritizing improvement needs.
• Gain an understanding of our products and processes.
• Follow and modify leaders standard work for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
• Review and sign-off on hour-by-hour boards, send daily production reports, and facilitate KPI board reviews.

Within 6 months, you’ll:

• Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position.
• Take full ownership of the shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards.
• Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Lead various training sessions for your team on machine operation, troubleshooting, and quality checks.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for on-the-job safety injuries, customer complaints, and employee relations issues.
• Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• Coach for performance, behavior, and culture.

Within 12 months, you’ll:

• Be leading an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC.
• Identify gaps and implement counteractions to expected performance.
• Own formal improvement tracking, including action plans.
• Create and update reports, training materials, and procedures, as needed.
• Drive Lean Transformation for your shift; initiate and implement projects to improve SQDC.
• Have meaningful conversations with your direct reports to improve their engagement, alignment, and performance.
• Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports

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 $66,320 - $91,190. 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.