What you will do:

• Be Present & Lead:  Spend 70% of your time on the production floor, providing direct support and leadership to your team, anticipating and addressing issues before they become obstacles
• Collaborate and Communicate:  Coordinate with team members, other shift manager and company leadership to ensure alignment on goals and smooth operations and share updates
• Drive Accountability:  Champion safety, efficiency, quality, and adherence to processes.  Lead by example and hold your team to high standards.
• Deliver Results:  Identify opportunities for improvement and drive projects that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and maximize team performance. Meet production goals and ensure customer quality expectations are exceeded
• Prioritize & Adapt:  Balance urgent production needs with planning activities like inventory exception review and resolution, timekeeping, and team member and department effectiveness reviews.
• Coach & Develop:  Actively support operators and team members, providing coaching, training and clear direction.  Train, mentor, and communicate with team members, empowering them to succeed and grow.
• Plan & Execute:  Utilize production and logistics data to anticipate needs, prioritize work, and manage staffing.
• Improve & Innovate:  Lead projects, identify improvements and drive efficiency and accountability across your shift

What We Need From You

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset-anticipate needs and address challenges head-on.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills-manage multiple tasks and requests in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience balancing floor presence with planning and administrative responsibilities (inventory, timekeeping, effectiveness review, etc.)
• Ability to train, coach and develop a team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills-clear, direct, and supportive, both written and verbal
• Reliability, adaptability, and commitment to being present for your team every day.
• Detail orientation and follow-through-ensure nothing slips through the cracks
• Mechanical and numerical reasoning skills for rapid problem solving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree; Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years' manufacturing leadership experience required.
• ISO knowledge and experience helpful.
• Strong Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP software skills.

What You Can Expect from Us

• A safe workplace-safety is our #1 priority
• Growth opportunities-we promote from within and invest in your development
• Competitive pay, weekly payroll, and profit-sharing bonus eligibility
• Excellent 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement after one year to help you reach your goals
• Comprehensive training and continual learning

Who Thrives Here?

• Team players who care about quality, their team, and the company's success
• Leaders who are hands-on, proactive, and lead by example
• People who value stability, opportunity, and a great work environment

Ready to make a difference by setting the pace, supporting your team and to grow your career?  Apply now and join us in leading the way!