Purchasing & Warehouse Manager

Atkore is a leading manufacturer of Electrical Products, primarily for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, and Mechanical Products & Solutions for the construction and industrial markets. Our mission is to be the customer’s first choice for electrical products and mechanical products and solutions, by providing unmatched quality, delivery and value based on sustainable excellence in strategy, people and processes.

Our business is comprised of two reporting segments, Electrical Products and Mechanical Products & Solutions, with total annual revenue of $1.9 B. Electrical Products has 2 business units, Cable Solutions and Conduit & Fittings, totaling just over $1.4B in annual revenue. Mechanical Products is a stand-alone business unit with about $500M in annual revenue.

Our global locations include 66 manufacturing and distribution centers in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, and New Zealand with over 4,000 employees.

We are currently searching for a Purchasing and Warehouse Manager to be based out of Wayne, MI. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position's overall purpose is to actively oversee daily purchasing, to include, raw material management, and warehousing operations, to include inventory management, associated with the Wayne facility & RDC. Furthermore, this role will also play a key role in overall inventory management with continuous improvements through safe operating practices, product availability, waste reduction, cost saving initiatives, and cultural breakthroughs.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing experience with significant proven management experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or a business system-based company is a plus.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and modify standardized work and ensure consistent application by all team members
• Own Commercial Metric reporting and process improvement
• Oversee Cycle Count process
• Achieve Key Performance Indicator reporting while actively participating in Lean Daily Management activities
• Uphold and enforce all Company policies and procedures, and ensure compliance from responsible team members
• Foster a work environment that encourages teamwork and promotes high levels of self-esteem and winning attitudes
• Actively oversee daily purchasing, to include, raw material management, and warehousing operations, to include inventory management, associated with the Wayne facility & RDC
• Responsible for overall inventory management with continuous improvements through safe operating practices, product availability, waste reduction, cost saving initiatives, and cultural breakthroughs
• Own, manage, and supervise teams responsible for the supply chain and procurement of materials in support of production processes & inventory warehousing functions
• Responsible for Packing and Shipping department hourly personnel
• Communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, and appraise job results; coach, counsel, and discipline employees when appropriate; initiate, coordinate, and challenge systems, policies, and procedures
• Develop and drive transformational enhancements to Packing and Shipping tools, processes, and methods, to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Partner with EHS and/or HR support to investigate, resolve, and provide corrective measures for accidents, injuries, production, and personnel issues
• Adhere to and drive accountability of all Life Saving Rules, including: Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding/Bypassing Safety Controls, and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) safety protocols
• Ensure Safety, Delivery, Quality, and Cost metrics are being met daily
• Support and drive accountability of 5S initiatives in assigned work areas
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Management or equivalent work experience in Purchasing, Inventory Control, and/or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience
• 5+ years’ manufacturing experience preferred (Metal Stamping preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• AS400, MAPICS, and/or JD Edwards ERP experience preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Management experience preferred
• Advanced math and verbal skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to recognize and address both exceptional and poor performance with tact and professionalism
• Detail-oriented, with high self-standards for exceeding daily objectives with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to recognize and address both exceptional and poor performance with tact and professionalism
• Flexibility of shift scheduling, to support a two-shift operation when required
• Demonstrates Atkore Core Values – Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
• Must possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and have strong work ethic

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore’s culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer’s experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that’s how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

By joining Atkore, you can expect to receive a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, as well as life, accident, and disability insurance. In addition, Atkore offers wellness programs and employee assistance resources to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.

Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Atkore International is a diverse company that believes its employees are the foundation for investing in its future, through the understanding that awareness and acceptance of our individual difference enhance inclusion and promote engagement and alignment. Diversity and inclusion are keys to growing our business and providing a work environment that fosters contributions by all employees.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!