Second Shift Superintendent

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

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, our focus lies in delivering meaningful solutions to help families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Second Shift Superintendent to join our team in Manchester, TN.

Your Role At Batesville

As a Second Shift Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day production process and for the optimization of operations in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Production Operations Manager supervises a team of salaried and hourly associates and collaborates with multiple business partners throughout the plant to ensure quality products are produced efficiently and on time in a safe environment.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• 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

• Drive a culture of respect for safety and people, leading by example and ensuring all associates follow all policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Provides leadership to meet budgetary goals.
• Analyzes daily production and operating reports and facilitates countermeasures to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to meet policy deployment objectives.
• Provides leadership in teaching and developing the organization in lean manufacturing principles.
• Provides leadership to develop organization and procures high levels of talent to meet company strategy, as well as tactical plans.
• Assesses, analyzes and provides interventions to improve human performance.
• Provides leadership to provide consistent enforcement of plant work rules.
• Foster a culture of open and respectful communication.
• Resolve operating, scheduling and production issues as needed.
• Resolves worker issues at lowest level in a consistent, unbiased proactive manner.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Availability to travel 10% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Industrial/Business Management or Engineering preferred: and a minimum of 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience leading successful operations teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability.
• Experience with change management/transformation initiatives.
• Experience successfully implementing Lean Management, Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement concepts, principles, and practices (including, but not limited to 5S, CI, Flow, PFEP, Pull Systems/KanBan, VSM, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively one on one and in small groups. Easily articulates ideas and needs so people at all levels can understand both verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized and self-directed with ability to prioritize projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.
• Ability to critically analyze situations and offer solutions.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Union environment.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both 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/ affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.