2nd Shift Plant Superintendent

Major Tool & Machine
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition assistance, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
1458 East 19th Street (Show on map)
Jul 28, 2026
Position Title: 2nd Shift Plant Superintendent What We Offer Competitive compensation including salary, 2nd shift premium, and quarterly bonuses (eligibility starting Day 1) Leadership development opportunities Tuition assistance for technical or continued education Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Retirement plan with company match - 100% match on first 3%, additional 50% the next 2% 10 PTO days 9-80 work schedule Onsite health and wellness clinic A culture built on respect, empowerment, and continuous improvement Position Summary: The 2nd Shift Operations Superintendent is a high-impact manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving safe, high-quality, and efficient production during off-shift operations. You will serve as the operations leader on 2nd shift, empowering teams, strengthening lean culture, and ensuring seamless continuity across all shifts. This role is ideal for emerging or established leaders who want to accelerate their careers in operations, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement - and who thrive in a dynamic, autonomous environment. Upon completion, you will be ready for promotional opportunities to further advance in MTM. Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Personnel: Manufacturing personnel assigned to the shift. What You'll Lead & Achieve Lead 2nd shift operations - Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across all assigned personnel. Assist in developing technical talent - Mentor machinists, fabricators, assemblers, and manufacturing personnel; support skills progression and training. Champion lean culture - Reinforce 6S, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous improvement. Ensure shift continuity - Own carryover communication between 1st and 3rd shifts; resolve open issues before handoff. Solve technical challenges - Provide expert troubleshooting when engineering and support teams are off-shift. Drive process improvement - Lead CI initiatives that improve flow, reduce waste, and enhance quality. Lead safety culture - Ensure safe operations, respond to incidents, and maintain facility readiness. Act as shift leader on site - Make critical decisions and maintain operational stability during off-shift hours. Job Qualification Requirements: Four-year Engineering, Leadership, or Supply Chain degree, or other relevant major, from an accredited university or college GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 out of 4.0 scale OR High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred 10+ years of manufacturing experience Supervisory experience Strong machine or fabrication expertise Knowledge of quality systems, NDT, materials, heat treatment, and manufacturing software Preferred Engineering, supply chain, or technical degree Lean or CI experience Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to lead teams and influence outcomes Analytical problem-solving ability Demonstrated humility, openness, and collaboration Ability to operate independently during off-shift hours Physical Demands - Normally works in a shop environment and may frequently be subject to: high noise levels from machinery physical hazards from moving equipment and production components breathing fumes, dust and mist skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids. welding flashes Certification Required - Not applicable Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery. Hearing Ability - Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action. Working Conditions - The employee is subject to: high noise levels from operating machines physical hazards from moving equipment and production components breathing fumes, dust and mist skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids. About Major Tool Major Tool & Machine (MTM) was founded in 1946, starting with only four employees to support the commercialization of the jet engine following World War II. Today, MTM is a contract manufacturer in Indianapolis, Indiana with a 600,000+ sq ft. manufacturing facility, 400+ skilled employees, best-in-industry business and quality systems, and project management expertise. Located for easy access on the east side of downtown Indianapolis, we are short commute away from most any place in the counties surrounding Indianapolis. Major Tool is a Precinmac company, a portfolio of businesses across the US and Canada that provide similar machining, fabrication and other manufacturing services to customers who provide critical services in turn in their various industries. Our Precinmac values are Trust, Gratitude, Action, Excellence and Growth, with a commitment to live these out daily in our workplaces. Benefits Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. Participants in our health insurance have the onsite clinic available at no additional charge for medical services. All employees can access the mental health services provided in the clinic, For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 10 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs, we offer educational assistance for coursework that will support your career growth at Major Tool, We care about the health of our employees and provide a tobacco free facility, onsite fitness center and wellness events, short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.