Manufacturing Shift Leader – Third Shift

The Recruiting Hive; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Sandston, Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift to lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, and cost objectives.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and schedules, and ensure adherence to food safety or applicable quality practices; the role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations and supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/workforce management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet production goals in a safe, productive environment.
• Communicate performance expectations, production priorities, quality standards, and policies.
• Monitor performance and prepare reports; identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and interruptions.
• Support preventive maintenance and ensure safe equipment use.
• Train new employees on equipment operation and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Conduct team meetings to promote accountability and engagement.
• Manage employee performance through feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Attention to detail

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

The Recruiting Hive in Sandston, Virginia is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift to lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, and cost objectives.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and schedules, and ensure adherence to food safety or applicable quality practices; the role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and hands-on leadership.