Production Shift Manager - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Production Shift Manager is responsible for the overall performance of production operations during their assigned shift. This role serves as the primary operational leader for the production floor and works closely with department supervisors and leads to ensure production starts on time, remains productive throughout the shift, and finishes according to schedule.

• Lead production operations during assigned shifts, including weekday, weekend, overtime, and peak‑season production schedules.
• Drive productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and on‑time completion of customer orders.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide real‑time support to supervisors, leads, and production teams.
• Coordinate labor, workflow, equipment, and materials to achieve production goals.
• Lead daily production meetings, shift handoffs, and operational communication.
• Hold teams accountable to company standards related to attendance, productivity, quality, safety, and conduct.
• Build, maintain, and improve operational processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, waste reduction, quality improvement, and employee development.
• Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Operations leadership to improve equipment reliability and overall operational performance.

At least five years of manufacturing, production, fulfillment, warehouse, or operations leadership experience, including leading production operations involving approximately 60‑75 employees across multiple departments during a shift. Highly organized, process‑driven leaders who can make decisions quickly, solve problems effectively, and maintain a high level of accountability. Comfortable balancing production priorities, employee engagement, quality standards, and customer expectations in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement programs, and custom manufacturing operations is strongly preferred. Comfortable utilizing technology, reporting systems, automation tools, and emerging AI solutions to improve communication, planning, problem solving, and operational efficiency.

• Show Up
• Work Hard
• Be Respectful & Honest
• Strive for Excellence
• Do What You Say
• Promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

This is a full‑time, salaried position with paid time off and paid holidays. Eligible for 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching and a 40% discount program. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available to all full‑time team members via Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and Eyemed.

Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday. Must be able to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

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