3rd-Shift Manufacturing Leader — Safety, Lean & Growth

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead third-shift operations at our Sandston facility. You will coach frontline leaders, coordinate production, quality and maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency and adherence to standards.

A strong candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, proven leadership, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and ERP systems. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related operational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet operational goals and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
• Communicate performance expectations, production priorities, quality standards, and company policies.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance performance; prepare reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and process interruptions.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure employees use equipment safely.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Conduct team meetings that encourage accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead third-shift operations at our Sandston facility. You will coach frontline leaders, coordinate production, quality and maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency and adherence to standards.

A strong candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, proven leadership, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and ERP systems. The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.