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2nd Shift Plant Manager at Career Transitions, LLC Elkhart, IN
2nd Shift Plant Manager at Career Transitions, LLC Elkhart, INItlearn360 • Elkhart, IN, US
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2nd Shift Plant Manager at Career Transitions, LLC Elkhart, IN

2nd Shift Plant Manager at Career Transitions, LLC Elkhart, IN

Itlearn360 • Elkhart, IN, US
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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2nd Shift Plant Manager job at Career Transitions, LLC. Elkhart, IN.

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 preferable.
  • 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 attributes 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.

    • Send resume to Dan Witters

    Career Transitions : Find Your Dream Job or Hire the Best Talent

    Career Transitions is a leading recruiting agency that specializes in helping employers find their next critical hire and job seekers find their dream job. Our team of experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding you the perfect match for your open position or helping you find the right job for your skills and interests. We offer a variety of services, including :

  • Recruitment : We match talent with open jobs.
  • Contract staffing : We place technical and exempt professionals in temporary or contract assignments that can become full-time positions.
  • Outplacement : We provide terminated or laid off employees with tools to be competitive in the job market.
  • Career management : We help you develop your career and reach your goals to be the next leader.

    • Career Transitions is committed to providing you with a high-quality talent acquisition experience. Our diverse candidate database and extensive recruiting experience reflect our commitment to match qualified candidates to employers' open positions. We work diligently to ensure that you receive efficient and effective services. We specialize in connecting employers with qualified technical and exempt professionals in many fields, ranging from accounting and finance to engineering and technology, and human resources to sales and marketing.

    We are support equal opportunity employers who provide support for veterans and people with disabilities. Choose Career Transitions contingency, retained, or contract talent acquisition services to find your next hire or dream job.

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