Second Shift Production Leader: Lean & Safety

Batesville; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401K Matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville is seeking a Second Shift Superintendent in Manchester, TN to lead day‑to‑day production, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, and supervise a team of salaried and hourly associates. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, safe, and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in industrial/business management or engineering, 6+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong Lean/CI skills.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Business Management or Engineering and 6+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience leading operations teams in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience with Lean Management and Continuous Improvement concepts (5S, CI, Flow, KanBan, VSM).

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure all associates follow policies and regulations.
• Provide leadership to meet budgetary goals.
• Analyze daily production and operating reports; implement countermeasures to resolve issues.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop organization and procure high levels of talent to meet strategy and tactical plans.
• Provide interventions to improve human performance and enforce plant work rules.
• Foster open, respectful communication and resolve scheduling and production issues.
• Recognize and address worker concerns in a fair, proactive manner.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Change management

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Business Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Batesville is seeking a Second Shift Superintendent in Manchester, TN to lead day‑to‑day production, drive safety, quality, and cost improvements, and supervise a team of salaried and hourly associates. The role partners with cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time, safe, and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in industrial/business management or engineering, 6+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong Lean/CI skills.