Plant Manager in Elkhart County

Energy Jobline ZR; Indiana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is partnering with a leading manufacturing operation in Elkhart County to recruit a Plant Manager for the night shift. This hands-on role oversees a ~1,000-person site, managing through supervisors to keep production moving in a high-volume, labor-intensive environment.

Reports to the General Manager and focuses on safety, accountability, and growth. Ideal candidates bring strong production leadership, experience in metals/assembly, and the ability to thrive under

Qualifications

• No degree required; leadership and execution are decisive.
• Experience in metals, assembly, automotive, or similar industries.
• Ability to manage through supervisors in a fast-paced, floor-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Running night shift operations and hitting production targets.
• Leading through supervisors / team leads (not just individual contributors).
• Troubleshooting bottlenecks and keeping flow moving.
• Driving accountability, safety, and output across the shift.
• Coaching leaders and building a stronger production team.

Skills

Night shift leadership

Manufacturing experience

Floor-level management

Multi‑shift supervision

People coaching

Job description

Job Description

Movement Search and Delivery is working with a leading manufacturing companyin Elkhart County to identify and evaluate a Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Night Shift) – Production-Focused Role

Step into a Plant Manager title at one of the largest operations in the space.

This is a night shift Plant Manager role (6:00pm – 4:30am) supporting a ~1,000-person operation that’s continuing to grow as production is consolidated into this site.

This is not a “sit in the office” Plant Manager role.

This is:

• On the floor
• Managing through supervisors
• Keeping production moving in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Running night shift operations and hitting production targets
• Leading through supervisors / team leads (not just individual contributors)
• Troubleshooting bottlenecks and keeping flow moving
• Driving accountability, safety, and output across the shift
• Coaching leaders and building a stronger production team

The environment:

• High-volume chassis production (welding + assembly)
• Growing operation with new production being brought onsite
• Big team, real responsibility, high visibility
• Reports directly to the General Manager

What they’re looking for:

• Strong production leader (Production Manager, Ops Manager, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing — metals, assembly, automotive, or similar
• Comfortable managing in a hands-on, floor-driven environment
• Experience leading through supervisors in a multi-shift operation
• Someone who can handle pace, pressure, and growth

No degree required. This is about leadership and execution.

Comp:

• $110K–$130K base + full benefits

About Movement Search and Delivery

MOVEMENT is a executive search firm that connects companies with exceptional talent across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, information technology, sales, legal, and human resources.