2nd Shift Plant Superintendent
Major Tool & Machine
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Job summary
Major Tool & Machine is seeking a 2nd Shift Plant Superintendent to lead operations and ensure high-quality production. This role involves mentoring teams, driving safety, and implementing continuous improvement practices.
The ideal candidate has extensive manufacturing experience and a degree in Engineering or a related field. We offer competitive compensation, development opportunities, and a culture centered on respect and innovation.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong technical knowledge in machining and fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- Mentor staff and support skills progression.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills
Education
Job description
We are a growing leader in precision machining and fabrication, building complex, high-performance components that keep critical industries moving. Our culture is rooted in respect for people, continuous improvement, and a commitment to developing leaders who want to make a meaningful impact.
We believe manufacturing is a place where talented people can build careers with purpose - improving processes, empowering teams, and driving innovation. If you're passionate about leadership, lean operations, and technical excellence, you'll thrive here.
- Competitive compensation including salary, 2nd shift premium, and quarterly bonuses (eligibility starting Day 1)
- Leadership development opportunities
- Tuition assistance for technical or continued education
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan with company match – 100% match on first 3%, additional 50% the next 2%
- 10 PTO days
- 9‑80 work schedule
- Onsite health and wellness clinic
- A culture built on respect, empowerment, and continuous improvement
The 2nd Shift Operations Superintendent is a high-impact manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving safe, high-quality, and efficient production during off-shift operations. You will serve as the operations leader on 2nd shift, empowering teams, strengthening lean culture, and ensuring seamless continuity across all shifts.
This role is ideal for emerging or established leaders who want to accelerate their careers in operations, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement - and who thrive in a dynamic, autonomous environment. Upon completion, you will be ready for promotional opportunities to further advance in MTM.
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing
Personnel: Manufacturing personnel assigned to the shift.
- Lead 2nd shift operations – Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across all assigned personnel.
- Assist in developing technical talent – Mentor machinists, fabricators, assemblers, and manufacturing personnel; support skills progression and training.
- Champion lean culture – Reinforce 6S, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure shift continuity – Own carryover communication between 1st and 3rd shifts; resolve open issues before handoff.
- Solve technical challenges – Provide expert troubleshooting when engineering and support teams are off-shift.
- Drive process improvement – Lead CI initiatives that improve flow, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
- Lead safety culture – Ensure safe operations, respond to incidents, and maintain facility readiness.
- Act as shift leader on site – Make critical decisions and maintain operational stability during off-shift hours.
- Four-year Engineering, Leadership, or Supply Chain degree, or other relevant major, from an accredited university or college.
- GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 out of 4.0 scale.
High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
10+ years of manufacturing experience.
Supervisory experience.
Strong machine or fabrication expertise.
Knowledge of quality systems, NDT, materials, heat treatment, and manufacturing software.
- Engineering, supply chain, or technical degree.
- Lean or CI experience.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead teams and influence outcomes.
- Analytical problem‑solving ability.
- Demonstrated humility, openness, and collaboration.
- Ability to operate independently during off-shift hours.
Normally works in a shop environment and may frequently be subject to:
- High noise levels from machinery.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components.
- Breathing fumes, dust and mist.
- Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
- Welding flashes.
Not applicable.
Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.
The employee is subject to:
- High noise levels from operating machines.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components.
- Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
- Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Attendance is an essential job function.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
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