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Operations Shift Leader (Nights
Job in
Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, 36803, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Otsuka
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Management, Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.
Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose - that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.
This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.
Position Summary:
The Shift Leader provides leadership across the shift and broader site to ensure safe, stable, and effective operations. This role is responsible for supporting frontline teams, helping stabilize performance and team dynamics, and serving as a visible leadership presence that drives accountability, consistency, and engagement. The Shift Leader partners closely with department leaders to build leadership capability, strengthen execution, and support employee retention through coaching, communication, and timely issue resolution.
This position also serves as the primary point of contact during the shift for operational communication, escalation, and emergency situations, ensuring critical information is shared quickly, and the appropriate response is coordinated.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead safe, stable shift operations:
Provide leadership coverage across the shift and the broader site Set clear priorities and ensure consistent execution across departments Reinforce safety standards, PPE use, and participation in safety programs Serve as a visible leadership presence that promotes accountability and consistency Deliver operational performance Lead the team to meet or exceed daily KPIs such as OEE, schedule adherence, changeovers, throughput, and yield Coordinate work assignments and equipment changeovers Troubletshoot operational and quality issues to maintain production flow Maintain accurate production records and support audit readiness Stabilize and support the team Help create a consistent and supportive shift environment Address day-to-day issues quickly to reduce disruption Reinforce standards and strengthen team accountability Support employee retention by fostering engagement and responding to concerns Develop leaders and team capability Coach and support department leaders in real time Build leadership capability that improves execution and team effectiveness Train mentors and develop team members to create a more agile, cross-trained workforce Drive problem-solving and continuous improvement Identify losses and opportunities to improve throughput and yield Lead or support root-cause problem-solving with urgency Use continuous improvement tools and daily performance data to improve results Partner with maintenance, quality, and supply chain to remove barriers Act as the shift point of contact Serve as the primary point of contact for communication during the shift Escalate issues appropriately and ensure timely follow-up Coordinate response during emergency situations Keep key stakeholders informed so decisions can be made quickly and effectively Critical Success Factors:
A strong leadership presence across the shift—provides direction, creates stability, reinforces standards, and helps teams stay focused, accountable, and aligned. A safety-first and quality-focused mindset—protects people, reinforces safe work practices, supports compliance, and ensures consistent execution in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ability to stabilize teams and shift performance—manages day-to-day issues with urgency, maintains continuity across departments, and helps keep operations on track to meet business needs.
Effective people and leader development skills—coaches department leaders and team members, strengthens accountability, and builds a positive environment that supports engagement and retention. Strong communication, judgment, and…
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