Bilingual Department Manager - 2nd Shift (Summer 2027)

Are you a servant leader looking to coach, mentor, and grow a team of dedicated employees to meet company goals? Are you looking to make a direct impact on an organization and launch your career in a leadership role? If so, we’re hiring a Bilingual Department Manager at Pella Corporation in Pella, Iowa to drive continuous improvement and provide training, guidance, and support for our team. Come do the work you’re most proud of at Pella Corporation!

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $75,530 annually. Compensation for this role is established through Pella Corporation’s college recruiting program. Eligible participants may receive transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines. Benefits are available in accordance with the terms of applicable benefit plans.

While all qualified candidates will be considered, this role is primarily intended for new college graduates completing their degree in Spring 2027.

In this job you will:

• Directly manage 30 – 40 hourly employees
• Work on the 2nd SHIFT
• Responsible for your department’s safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain budget for labor efficiencies in your department
• Champion continuous improvement in the department (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing)
• Reward and follow corrective action guidelines as needed with employees
• Interview, hire, train, and develop employees

The ideal Production Department Manager will meet the following qualifications:

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree and/or 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Passion and the ability to motivate others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement a plus

About Pella Corporation

As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.

At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.

With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?