Production Manager

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN); Iowa; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Global Recruiters of Great Plains (GRN) seeks a 2nd Shift Production Manager to lead a key manufacturing area. You will drive production momentum, develop department managers, uphold safety and quality standards, and align staffing across shifts.

You will tackle performance issues, make decisive decisions, and provide tools and coaching to help your team succeed, while collaborating with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or an applicable field.
• Ability to motivate teams, develop other leaders, and address performance concerns directly and respectfully.
• Strong organizational skills and the judgment to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, staffing discipline, and reliable production.
• A humble, driven leadership style: you listen, accept feedback, set high standards, and help your team meet them.
• Availability to work the second-shift schedule on-site, with flexibility as production needs change.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift production, aligning staffing, resources, and priorities with plant goals and customer commitments.
• Coach and develop department managers and supervisors, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and team performance.
• Coordinate with first- and third-shift managers to maintain clear communication, effective handoffs, and consistent execution.
• Monitor production results, address staffing or workflow gaps, and adjust priorities as plant needs change.
• Investigate quality and production issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Use lean and continuous improvement methods to reduce waste and improve operating performance.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, HR, and continuous improvement teams on employee development and operational improvements.
• Build a workplace where employees feel respected, understand expectations, and take ownership of results.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Base Salary: $110,000-140,000 + 15% target bonus

Schedule: 3:00 p.m.-midnight/1:00 a.m.; hours may vary with production needs

Relocation: Assistance may be available

Travel: Less than 5%

Top 3 Reasons to Apply

1. Strong compensation for meaningful leadership responsibility.

Earn a competitive base salary plus a 15% target bonus, with comprehensive benefits and potential relocation assistance.

2. Build stronger leaders - not just better production numbers.

Develop department managers, strengthen accountability, and help your team succeed through clear expectations, practical coaching, and consistent support.

3. Have a voice in improving the operation.

Partner with plant leadership and fellow shift managers to solve recurring problems, improve processes, and strengthen performance across shifts.

The Opportunity

**** Can you set high expectations, earn your team's trust, and keep production moving when priorities change?

An established manufacturer is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Manager to lead a key area of its manufacturing operation. This role combines daily production leadership with a strong emphasis on developing department managers, maintaining quality and staffing standards, and keeping teams aligned across shifts.

We're looking for a leader who is comfortable making decisions, addressing performance issues, and holding people accountable while giving them the tools and support to succeed. You bring urgency without losing perspective, welcome input, and take pride in helping others improve.

• Lead second-shift production, aligning staffing, resources, and priorities with plant goals and customer commitments.
• Coach and develop department managers and supervisors, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and team performance.
• Coordinate with first- and third-shift managers to maintain clear communication, effective handoffs, and consistent execution.
• Monitor production results, address staffing or workflow gaps, and adjust priorities as plant needs change.
• Investigate quality and production issues, identify root causes, and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Use lean and continuous improvement methods to reduce waste and improve operating performance.
• Partner with plant leadership, engineering, HR, and continuous improvement teams on employee development and operational improvements.
• Build a workplace where employees feel respected, understand expectations, and take ownership of results.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or an applicable field.
• The ability to motivate teams, develop other leaders, and address performance concerns directly and respectfully.
• Strong organizational skills and the judgment to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality, staffing discipline, and reliable production.
• A humble, driven leadership style: you listen, accept feedback, set high standards, and help your team meet them.
• Availability to work the second-shift schedule on-site, with flexibility as production needs change.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; life and disability insurance; an employee assistance program; and flexible spending and health savings accounts.