Second Shift Superintendent

Batesville Manufacturing, LLC; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401K matching

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Batesville Manufacturing, LLC is seeking a shift-level manufacturing supervisor to coordinate production, lead a team of group leaders, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. The role emphasizes standard work, process controls, and lean execution.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree (or 8 years' equivalent) and can travel up to 25%. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a supportive, family-like culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or eight years' related experience as described.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical/regulatory material.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence clearly.
• Ability to present information to groups of managers and customers.
• Math skills including probability, statistics and geometry basics.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions practically.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant shift manufacturing activities and supervise staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, and delivery standards are met.
• Analyze daily production and implement countermeasures.
• Develop standard work, job instructions and process controls.
• Provide lean manufacturing leadership and talent development.
• Resolve worker issues with consistent, unbiased approach.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or 8 years experience

Leadership and people management

Lean manufacturing principles

Analytical thinking and problem solving

Communication and presentation skills

Spreadsheet and word processing software

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

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.Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.Your Role at Batesville:Directs and coordinates the manufacturing activities of a particular shift or section of the plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.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.The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000 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 ProgramPaid time offOpportunities for development and advancementWhat You'll DoResponsible for administration of systematic, proactive safety programAssures capacity is available to meet production schedules on-time, while meeting quality specifications and also meeting delivery schedulesProvides 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.Responsible to ensure process to develop and revise standard work, job instructions and process controls, and also confirms workers comply with standards.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 communication, resources, development, and human resource support to assure union avoidance techniques are effective.Provides leadership to provide consistent enforcement of plant work rules.Resolves worker issues at lowest level in a consistent, unbiased proactive manner.Manages 5-8 subordinate Group Leaders who oversee other shifts or areas of the production department. 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:EducationBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or eight years similar experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills/ExperienceAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in spreadsheet and word processing software.TravelEmployee must be able to travel up to 25 % of the time.Physical DemandsTo 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.Notice: The above information on 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.Join the Batesville family and apply today!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 integrityExcellence in executionSpirit of continuous learning and improvementCourageCustomer focus and partnershipWhat 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.