First Line Manager

Qnity; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a First Line Manager (FLM) to lead manufacturing and maintenance across a rotating 12-hour schedule. You will coordinate shifts, drive safety, and ensure reliable production while optimizing staffing and equipment uptime.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in manufacturing, and proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing systems. This position emphasizes cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial, refinery, power generation, or related operational environment.
• Experience leading production operations and coordinating cross-functional teams in a 24/7 operation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing workforce allocation, production priorities, and operational problem-solving.
• Ability to make effective decisions in fast-paced, changing production environments.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership for manufacturing and maintenance operations during assigned shifts.
• Lead shift change and handoff activities, ensuring clear communication of priorities, equipment status, workforce needs, and safety concerns.
• Make real-time operational decisions to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Coordinate staffing and workforce deployment to support production goals and maintenance activities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to maximize equipment availability and plant uptime.
• Drive rapid response to operational disruptions, equipment failures, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Serve as a visible safety leader by conducting audits, observations, compliance reviews, and incident response activities.
• Support permit-to-work processes, including confined space entry, hot work, lockout/tag-out coordination, and contractor oversight.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment across manufacturing, warehousing, quality, utilities, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Coach and support hourly employees and team leaders while reinforcing safety, operational excellence, and company values.
• Monitor key shift performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, equipment uptime, labor utilization, and productivity.
• Drive accountability for shift results and ensure timely completion of action items and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, productivity, cost, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Safety compliance

Decision making

Communication

MS Office

Manufacturing systems

Shift scheduling

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight‑knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting‑edge technology possible. We value forward‑thinking challengers, boundary‑pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jump‑start your career with us.

Position Summary

Qnity is seeking a First Line Manager (FLM). This individual will serve as the primary leadership presence during assigned shifts, providing 24/7 operational oversight across manufacturing and maintenance operations. This highly visible role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of production activities while maximizing workforce effectiveness, equipment uptime, and operational performance.

The Shift FLM acts as the central coordination point between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Utilities, and Warehousing teams, enabling rapid decision‑making, effective communication, and seamless execution across all areas of the facility.

IMPORTANT: This position works a rotating 12-hour schedule* that consists of:

• Week 1: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
• Week 2: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• Week 3: 6:00 pm to 6:00 am (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
• Week 4: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
• *Schedule may fluctuate based on business needs.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide frontline leadership for manufacturing and maintenance operations during assigned shifts.
• Lead shift change and handoff activities, ensuring clear communication of priorities, equipment status, workforce needs, and safety concerns.
• Make real-time operational decisions to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Coordinate staffing and workforce deployment to support production goals and maintenance activities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to maximize equipment availability and plant uptime.
• Drive rapid response to operational disruptions, equipment failures, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Serve as a visible safety leader by conducting audits, observations, compliance reviews, and incident response activities.
• Support permit‑to‑work processes, including confined space entry, hot work, lockout/tag‑out coordination, and contractor oversight.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication and alignment across manufacturing, warehousing, quality, utilities, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Coach and support hourly employees and team leaders while reinforcing safety, operational excellence, and company values.
• Monitor key shift performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, equipment uptime, labor utilization, and productivity.
• Drive accountability for shift results and ensure timely completion of action items and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, productivity, cost, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial, refinery, power generation, or related operational environment.
• Experience leading production operations and coordinating cross‑functional teams in a 24/7 operation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing workforce allocation, production priorities, and operational problem‑solving.
• Ability to make effective decisions in fast‑paced, changing production environments.
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, advanced materials, semiconductor, or process manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems, confined space entry, hot work, and lockout/tag‑out programs.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Experience partnering with maintenance, reliability, engineering, and technical teams to improve equipment performance and uptime.

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