Second Shift Superintendent

At Batesville, you will be 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.

About the role

As a Second Shift Superintendent, you will manage the day-to-day production process and optimize 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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, articulating ideas and needs so people at all levels can understand both verbal and written communication.
• Highly organized and self-directed with the 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.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules, including 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to crouch or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs.
• May require the ability to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Immediate eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 401K matching program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

About Us

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself 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, 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 by helping families honor the lives of those they love.
• Development is a priority, with learning and development opportunities from Day 1, including self-guided courses and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Putting customers first by valuing the funeral professional’s role in serving families.
• Engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.
• Community support through fundraising events and volunteer programs.

These services are not available at all Batesville locations.