Plant Manager
- 2nd SHIFT

Full-Time

Elkhart, IN

Compensation DOE: Up to $165K

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on 2nd Shift Plant Manager to report directly to the Director of Operations and lead the launch and day-to-day execution of our second shift at the Elkhart, IN facility. Hours are 3pm – 11:30pm Monday – Friday.   This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, labor-intensive manufacturing environment involving fiberglass, paint, and assembly operations.

The ideal candidate is a respected and trusted leader with prior plant superintendent experience, who enjoys building and running a high-performing team from the ground up. You must be calm under pressure, have a true presence on the floor, and be committed to hitting daily production numbers while maintaining a strong culture of safety and quality.

Plant Manager Specific Responsibilities:

·        Lead and manage all aspects of the 2nd shift operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.

·        Spend at least 70% of the time on the production floor, supporting the team through real-time coaching, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization.

·        Ensure a seamless handoff from the first shift and align resources (labor, materials, equipment) with production needs.

·        Use Lean manufacturing principles (5S, kaizen, SMED, etc.) to drive continuous improvement and eliminate inefficiencies.

·        Monitor KPIs daily and implement corrective actions as needed to sustain operational excellence.

·        Promote a culture of safety, cleanliness, and accountability across all areas of the shift.

·        Maintain and manage performance reviews, training documentation, safety logs, and disciplinary actions.

·        Function as a change agent in this startup shift, providing stability and direction through strong leadership and communication.

·        React quickly and calmly to production challenges and equipment or labor disruptions.

·        Collaborate cross-functionally to align with company-wide operational objectives.

Plant Manager Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a Plant Manager, Superintendent or senior manufacturing leadership role. 
• Prior experience launching or managing a second shift is highly preferrable. 
• Expertise in lean principles and the strategic and tactical application of appropriate tools – demonstrated ability to use and effectively instruct in the proper use of lean principles such as value stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, poka-yoke, heijunka, SMED, etc.  Other attributed include:

·        Persuasive communication and people skills at all levels of the organization.

·        Familiarity with ERP systems (JD Edwards a plus) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

·        Calm, decisive, and effective under pressure with a hands-on leadership style.

·        Bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required.