2nd Shift Onsite Manufacturing Manager (3 pm to 12 am)

WorkForce Unlimited; Tobaccoville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Workforce Unlimited in Tobaccoville, NC is seeking a Second Shift Onsite Manager to lead evening production operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement. This hands-on leader will manage large teams, oversee shift handoffs, and ensure production goals are met during high-output periods in a regulated manufacturing setting.

You will maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, adjust staffing and workflows in real time, coordinate with maintenance, quality,

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise second-shift production teams ranging from 18 to 50+ employees, ensuring clear accountability and consistent execution of production plans.
• Review production goals, priorities, and outstanding issues from other shifts to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of operations.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor to support employees, remove roadblocks, and provide retraining or guidance when needed.
• Drive operational efficiency by adjusting staffing levels, workflow, and labor allocation based on real-time production needs, staffing availability, and deadline sensitivity.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance, quality and management teams to ensure proper material flow and equipment readiness during second shift hours.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices to minimize downtime, reduce disruptions, and maintain productivity throughout the shift.

Job description

Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance

Full-time

Full job description

Position Overview

The Second Shift Onsite Manager is responsible for leading evening production operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement. This role requires a hands-on, floor-focused leader who can manage large teams, maintain operational continuity from shift hand offs, and ensure production goals are met during high-output and transition periods in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise second-shift production teams ranging from 18 to 50+ employees, ensuring clear accountability and consistent execution of production plans.
• Review production goals, priorities, and outstanding issues from other shifts to ensure a seamless transition and continuity of operations.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor to support employees, remove roadblocks, and provide retraining or guidance when needed.
• Drive operational efficiency by adjusting staffing levels, workflow, and labor allocation based on real-time production needs, staffing availability, and deadline sensitivity.
• Coordinate closely with other departments to include but not limited to maintenance, quality and management teams to ensure proper material flow and equipment readiness during second shift hours.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices to minimize downtime, reduce disruptions, and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
• Monitor production performance, yields, and quality metrics; stop production as needed to investigate and correct quality, food safety, or compliance issues before restarting.
• Identify, address, and immediately correct safety hazards or unsafe behaviors; document incidents accurately and elevate recurring concerns as appropriate.
• Enforce strict adherence to hygiene, PPE, sanitation, and zone-control requirements to prevent contamination and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate and timely production, safety, training, and quality documentation to support audits, traceability, and operational decision-making.
• Address attendance and performance concerns through timely, private coaching conversations, ensuring corrective actions are documented and aligned with company policy.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by contributing to standardized training processes, clearer documentation, and improved shift-to-shift consistency.
• Maintain positive team morale during demanding evening shifts by recognizing strong performance, communicating progress and expectations, and leading with steady, supportive presence.

Leadership & Communication Style

• Leads with structure, consistency, and accountability, particularly during shift transitions and high-volume production periods.
• Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully, offering frequent updates during production changes or emerging issues.
• Builds trust through availability, hands-on support, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising teams in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety, quality, hygiene, PPE, and zone controls consistently.
• Experience responding to equipment malfunctions, production delays, and corrective actions in accordance with safety and quality procedures.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with an emphasis on audit readiness and compliance.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in a manufacturing environment during second shift hours, including active production operations, exposure to dust, regulated areas, varying temperature conditions, and strict safety and sanitation standards.