Lead Rubber Manufacturing Shift Manager

Polycorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Polycorp is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Shift Manager to oversee our rubber production facility in San Jose. You will manage day-to-day operations, plan production cycles, and drive quality, safety, and efficiency across the shift.

You will lead supervisors, coordinate with maintenance and QA, manage budgets, and explore process improvements and new technologies to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, or a related field.
• 5 years of rubber manufacturing experience with a managerial/supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of rubber compounding, molding, and curing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100 or other quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all rubber manufacturing operations to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Manage the entire production cycle including mixing, extrusion, molding, curing, and finishing.
• Implement and maintain manufacturing best practices to ensure high-quality output and minimal waste.
• Monitor and optimize plant performance through KPIs (efficiency, yield, downtime, etc.).
• Develop and lead a team of production supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (HSE).
• Work closely with Quality Assurance and R&D for process improvement and new product development.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate with maintenance department on maintaining machinery and equipment through regular preventive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies or upgrades to improve productivity.
• Coordinate with supply chain for raw material procurement and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Production planning

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, or related field

Tools

SYSPRO

Oracle

Job description

Polycorp is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Shift Manager to oversee our rubber production facility in San Jose. You will manage day-to-day operations, plan production cycles, and drive quality, safety, and efficiency across the shift.

You will lead supervisors, coordinate with maintenance and QA, manage budgets, and explore process improvements and new technologies to boost productivity.