Technical Training Manager

Technical Training 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 worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for a Technical Training Manager to be based out of Hobart, IN. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this person will manage the site’s training program and ensure effective training programs are established for all hourly associates. These programs include: production procedures and processes with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement and accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery and cost goals. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of previous training experience in the metal industry with a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management or Engineering preferred. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company required.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct job-specific and process training programs to ensure production teammates are trained on their job functions.
• Provide technical writing resources to ensure accurate Work Instructions are developed and maintained for all processes.
• Ensure production teammates are trained on individual job functions and training is documented.
• Manage team of Training Leads assigned to various production areas of the facility.
• Work closely with Operations Leadership, Manufacturing Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and Engineering to ensure processes are accurate, documented, and changes are made and communicated.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Technical background in maintenance, industrial or manufacturing engineering required.
• 3+ years of previous management experience in steel manufacturing preferred.
• Computer literate in spreadsheets and word applications and the ability to analyze reports and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

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:

• Coordinate and/or conduct corporate sponsored training programs for site personnel.
• Ensure production teammates are trained on individual job functions and training is documented.
• Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and provide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues.
• Identify production teammates' staffing needs, interview candidates, and develop production teammates to ensure effective team needs are met.

Within 12-months, you’ll:

• Develop and conduct initial new associate and refresher programs to ensure all company, customer, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct job-specific and process training programs to ensure production teammates are trained on their job functions.
• Work closely with Operations Leadership, Manufacturing Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and Engineering to ensure processes are accurate, documented, and changes are made and communicated.
• Implement changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase manufacturing efficiencies.

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. 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 $104,400 - $143,550. 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.

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