Day Shift Manufacturing Manager

Randstad USA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Day Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations in a high-volume facility in Georgia. You will oversee machining, assembly, deburr, and tooling teams, directing shop-floor execution, prioritizing equipment, and driving improvement with quality and maintenance partners.

Expect 50+ hour weeks and a hands-on leadership style. The role emphasizes safety, budget adherence, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and HR to sustain high performance and culture

Qualifications

• Two years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations to deliver quality products on time and within cost.
• Oversee machinists, detail operators, deburr personnel, tooling technicians, and shift supervisors.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to drive CI and safety standards.

Skills

Manufacturing

Line Management

Coaching

Business operations

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking a high-caliber Day Shift Manufacturing Manager to lead plant operations and drive execution across machining, assembly, deburr, and tooling teams. In this critical leadership role, you will own shop-floor execution, balance equipment priorities, and manage team performance to deliver high-quality production on time and within budget. You’ll partner directly with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to optimize machine utilization, drive root-cause continuous improvement, and uphold rigorous safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in high-volume, 50+ hour/week manufacturing environments, brings hands‑on operational leadership, and excels at building team cultures during off‑shift operations. Ready to lead night operations with a growing industry leader in Northeast Georgia?

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 5 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations and resources to deliver high-quality products on time and within cost specifications. Oversee machinists, detail operators, deburr personnel, tooling technicians, and shift supervisors.

Essential Functions

• Operations Leadership:Direct daily shop operations, equipment repairs, maintenance priorities, and recycling processes. Provide hands‑on shop support when needed.
• Team & Culture:Hire, train, evaluate, and mentor staff and supervisors. Resolve grievances, enforce company policies fairly, and drive employee involvement programs.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement:Partner with Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure products meet customer expectations. Set product standards, examine raw materials, and lead root‑cause, CI‑driven improvement efforts.
• Budget & Efficiency:Manage budgets, approve operational expenditures, and review schedules to optimize inventory, staffing, machine utilization, and cost accountability.
• Cross‑Functional Support:Collaborate with Engineering to transfer new technologies into production, and work with HR and Maintenance to maintain safety standards and equipment readiness.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non‑temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 12 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Line Management
• Coaching
• Business operations
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• Bachelors