Shift Manager

Position: Flexible Shift Manager
About the Role

We are a 24/7/365 aluminum manufacturing facility producing aluminum slugs from start to finish-including melting, casting, coil preparation, stamping, annealing, blasting, packaging, and palletizing. We are seeking a Flexible Production Shift Manager who can step in and provide full leadership coverage for any shift when the primary Shift Manager is out. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about employee relations, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Employee Relations
• Lead and support production teams across any assigned shift.
• Promote strong communication, teamwork, and accountability.
• Address employee concerns and performance issues professionally.
• Support new employee onboarding and cross-training.
• Production Operations
• Oversee daily activities across melting, casting, stamping, annealing, blasting, and packaging.
• Monitor production performance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Respond to equipment issues and coordinate support when necessary.
• Complete shift reports and ensure smooth handoff communication.
• Safety & Compliance
• Act as the on-shift safety leader-enforcing company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Conduct safety observations and ensure proper PPE and LOTO procedures.
• Participate in incident response and preliminary investigations.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain product quality standards across all production processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and support Lean/CI activities.
• Help reduce downtime, scrap, and process variation through problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Required
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (metals or continuous-process preferred).
• Prior leadership experience (Supervisor, Lead, or Manager).
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and cover multiple shifts.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing safety practices.
• Preferred
• Experience in melting/casting, coil handling, metal stamping, or heat treatment.
• Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar programs.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

Heavy industrial setting with heat, noise, machinery, and moving equipment. Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and other assigned gear. Frequent walking, standing, and hands-on supervision are required.

• Required
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (metals or continuous-process preferred).
• Prior leadership experience (Supervisor, Lead, or Manager).
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and cover multiple shifts.