Manager; 2nd Shift

Description

The 2nd Shift Manager will oversee all operations during night shift. This role is critical in ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.

• Direct and coordinate production and processing of production team.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the night shift production process, ensuring that production goals and schedules are met efficiently and effectively.
• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Directly supervise and mentor night shift supervisors and team members, promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production quality, implementing corrective actions as necessary to uphold industry standards and customer specifications.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Initiate and coordinate KAIZEN and cost control programs.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and Production Team records as required.
• Set and monitor product standards and take timely and appropriate action when corrective action as needed.
• Develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production concerns.
• Participating in ISO 14001 Annual Audit Activities
• Analyze production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and productivity that is in alignment with the Area Mangers direction and Hoshin Goals.
• Facilitate effective communication between shifts, ensuring smooth transitions and thorough handoffs of critical information. Prepare and present night shift performance reports to all management.
• Address operational challenges and conflicts promptly, utilizing strong problem‑solving skills to implement effective solutions.
• Promote lean manufacturing principles and other process improvement initiatives, encouraging team involvement and innovative thinking.
• Manage staffing levels and allocate resources effectively to meet production demands.
• Ensure that our facility is in Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Environmental Requirements
• Other Job Duties as assigned.
• Manage the entire night shift team, including training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity.
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each team member is aware.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and third‑party vendors.
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Must be willing to cross‑train and make continuous improvements.
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects.
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime.
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy.

• Five years of minimum experience required. Japanese automotive industry desired. Additionally, 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role in an automotive or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Proven ability to…