2nd-Shift Department Manager — New Grad Leadership

Pella Corporation; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Corporation in Carroll, IA, seeks a Department Manager for the 2nd shift to lead a production department and a 30-40 person hourly team. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with hands-on leadership on the factory floor.

Ideal for new graduates or early-career leaders eager to grow in operations management, continuous improvement, and people leadership. Starting salary is $75,530 annually, with a structured college recruiting program and standard benefit options.

Qualifications

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong motivation, organization, and time management.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30-40 hourly production employees on 2nd shift.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity across the department.
• Manage daily operations and monitor labor efficiency against budget goals.
• Coach employees through training, feedback, and performance discussions.
• Interview, hire, onboard, and develop team members.
• Address employee concerns and apply corrective action when needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Verbal & Written Communication

Motivation

Time Management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree or 2-5 years experience

Job description

Pella Corporation in Carroll, IA, seeks a Department Manager for the 2nd shift to lead a production department and a 30-40 person hourly team. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with hands-on leadership on the factory floor.

Ideal for new graduates or early-career leaders eager to grow in operations management, continuous improvement, and people leadership. Starting salary is $75,530 annually, with a structured college recruiting program and standard benefit options.