3rd Shift Onsite Manufacturing Manager (11:30pm-8am)

WorkForce Unlimited; Tobaccoville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Unlimited is seeking a 3rd Shift Onsite Manager to lead evening production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and team engagement while managing large shifts and handoffs.

This hands-on role requires floor presence, the ability to adjust staffing and workflows in real time, and close collaboration with maintenance, quality, and management to meet production goals during high-output periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising teams in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards.
• Enforces safety, hygiene, PPE, and zone controls.
• Experience addressing equipment malfunctions and delays.
• Excellent documentation and audit-ready reporting.
• Onsite availability for 2nd shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 3rd shift teams (18–50+ employees) with accountability.
• Review goals and issues from other shifts for continuity.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the production floor.
• Adjust staffing, workflow, and labor allocation in real time.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and management to ensure readiness.
• Apply lean practices to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Monitor performance, yields, and quality; stop production to investigate issues.
• Document safety, training, and quality records for audits.
• Address attendance and performance with private coaching.
• Support continuous improvement through standardized training.

Skills

Team supervision

Regulated manufacturing

Safety compliance

Documentation & audits

Lean manufacturing

Job description

The 3rd 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 3rd 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 escalat 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.