Shift Manager

About This Role

Lead and manage a shift team within a manufacturing environment, driving critical performance metrics in safety, training, and development while ensuring operational efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and lead shift team members according to core values and strategic vision
• Complete Day One Onboarding for all new employees in Spotlight
• Utilize skill matrix process for recognition, motivation, and retention of associates
• Complete regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback
• Identify training needs and implement development programs to enhance team capabilities
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment through open communication and collaboration
• Ensure appropriate staffing and skill levels to meet scorecard goals, assisting in recruitment and talent development
• Demonstrate safety leadership by driving accountability, awareness, and compliance within the production team
• Coordinate work schedules for the assigned shift, engaging staffing agencies as needed
• Oversee day-to-day operations, manage priorities, and align the team with organizational goals
• Monitor plant cleanliness, Food Safety requirements, and 5S expectations
• Identify and act on lead measures to support scrap reduction and cycle efficiency targets
• Manage resource planning and deployment within the shift to efficiently meet customer expectations
• Monitor production performance indicators and take action to identify root causes of variances
• Address conflicts and issues promptly and constructively, mediating disputes and facilitating discussions
• Build strong relationships with team members to understand needs, concerns, and aspirations

Requirements

• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Technical aptitude (basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn mechanical systems, tooling, & plastic manufacturing)
• Ability to interact with and train a diverse group of personnel
• Ability to work cross functionally

Qualifications

• Preferred 3+ years of experience managing people in a manufacturing environment; Preferred 1+ years of injection molding experience.

Nice to Have

• 3+ years experience managing people in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of injection molding experience
• Experience with JDE system

Skills

* Required skills