Manufacturing Operations Shift Leader
Lead a high-performing production shift
Step into a pivotal operations role where you coach, guide, and problem-solve alongside a dedicated team. You will set the tone for safe, high-quality output and keep the line moving smoothly from startup to shift handoff.
Schedule: Rotating Shift - 7a-7p every 5 weeks
A day in the life
- Start your shift by aligning the team on goals, quality specifications, and safety expectations. You motivate and evaluate performance while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Champion safety: conduct proactive audits, reinforce procedures, file incident reports, and investigate close calls to drive learning and prevention.
- Monitor quality at each stage, ensuring specifications are consistently met and standard procedures are followed.
- Develop your people: train the team on company procedures with an emphasis on safety, product quality, and meeting production targets.
- Partner cross-functionally: collaborate with HR on payroll processing, staffing, and personnel or labor matters; coordinate with peer supervisors to communicate critical updates at shift change.
- Own the numbers: manage throughput and scrap to meet or beat shift goals.
- Troubleshoot issues fast: work with support personnel to resolve process, equipment, and material problems as they arise.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Management preferred) is a plus but not required.
- 5+ years of successful production supervision, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and the curiosity to learn new systems quickly.
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal oversight.
- Analytical, resourceful problem-solver with a track record of quick, effective resolutions.
- Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships with hourly employees, peers, and management.
- Clear, confident communicator in writing and verbally; able to present to groups of employees, customers, or suppliers.
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