Group Leader Second Shift

BML Batesville Manufacturing, LLC; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead production teams, schedule workloads, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach 2–50 hourly employees, implement Lean and continuous improvement programs, and partner with other departments to meet deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–5 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–5 years related manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including charts, graphs, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUPs
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to train/manage/lead/understand Lean or CI activities
• 3–5 years supervisory experience managing 15–30 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing operation
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and CI concepts (5S, PFEP, KanBans, VSM)
• Production process trouble-shooting experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees; schedule work and assignments
• Ensure quality and output targets
• Track safety, training, and performance
• Maintain 5S maps and standard work
• Monitor and document accidents, near misses, and corrective actions
• Ensure PPE usage and regulatory compliance
• Analyze work orders to estimate hours and create machining schedules
• Coordinate with other departments to meet customer deadlines
• Lead Lean and CI initiatives to improve methods and efficiency
• Prepare time/production records and manage training, discipline, and staffing

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Continuous Improvement

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love.

Your Role at Batesville

Responsible for providing direct supervision to production employees in department(s) including work scheduling and assignment, employee training, ensuring production quality and quantity requirements are met, evaluating staffing needs, administering safety, communication, teambuilding, etc. programs.

How You’ll be Rewarded

• Expected base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
• Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• Immediate eligibility – comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do

• Clearly and regularly communicates pertinent performance, work schedule, and activities to the work teams.
• Facilitates 5S by assuring 5S maps and assignment sheets are current and by verifying conformance to the standard conditions.
• Reports all accidents, injuries, and near misses to production manager, assures all documentation is completed and tracks countermeasures.
• Assures proper PPE is used per plant requirements.
• Proactively audits department for at risk conditions or behaviors.
• Assures associates' compliance to Standard Work and Job Instructions.
• Assures products passed on to next department meet quality specifications.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Computes amounts of stock and supplies required for operation, based on production schedules, and requisitions materials from storage area.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products, which fail to meet standards.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve safety, production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and standards of work.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Conveys company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Initiates and/or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Directly supervises 2-50 hourly employees in the manufacturing operation.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance to the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Education Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in any field; and 1 to 5 years related manufacturing supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing operations.
• Skills/Experience Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, i.e. Charts & Graphs, Pivot Tables, V Look ups, etc.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to train/manage/lead/understand LEAN or CI activities and initiatives.
• At least 3 to 5 years supervisory experience managing a team of 15 to 30 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
• Experience and success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts, principles and practices (including, but not limited to 5S, CI, Flow, PFEP, Pull Systems/KanBans, VSM, etc.).
• Production process trouble-shooting experience.

Travel

Some travel is required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.

Who We Are

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love. With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values: Individual worth and integrity Excellence in execution Spirit of continuous learning and improvement Courage Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.*

DISCLAIMER

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affimative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans. For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported funeral professionals in helping families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We know grieving families depend on us during life’s most difficult moments, and that responsibility shapes how we serve our customers and support one another every day. As a recognized leader in the North American deathcare industry, Batesville offers a comprehensive portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and technology solutions that help families honor lives. Guided by a legacy of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery, we provide funeral professionals with the resources and tools they need to serve families with care, dignity and respect.