First Line Manager

5195 EKC Advanced Electronics USA, LLC; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity seeks a First Line Manager (FLM) to provide the primary leadership presence during assigned shifts, overseeing manufacturing and maintenance operations on a rotating 12‑hour schedule. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, drive safety, and ensure efficient production with strong communication and problem‑solving under tight deadlines.

The role requires safety discipline, 5+ years of leadership in a 24/7 environment, and the ability to respond quickly to operational disruptions while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline leadership for manufacturing and maintenance operations during assigned shifts.
• Lead shift change and handoff activities with clear priorities and safety focus.
• Make real‑time operational decisions to maintain safe, reliable production.
• Coordinate staffing and workforce deployment to support production goals.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering to maximize equipment availability.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operational decisions

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

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 jumpstart 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/tagout 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.

What We’re Looking For

Required 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.

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/tagout 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.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our