Manufacturing Shift Manager – Lead Third Shift

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily third-shift operations, coaching frontline leaders and production staff to achieve safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and report on performance metrics while building a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–5 years in manufacturing or related operations.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly staff.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet production goals; ensure safety and productivity.
• Communicate performance expectations, priorities, quality standards, and policies.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance; prepare reports and identify improvements.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and resources to meet production needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and process interruptions.
• Support preventive maintenance and ensure safe equipment use.
• Train new employees on equipment, procedures, and standard work.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen efficiency and quality.
• Conduct team meetings to promote accountability and engagement.
• Manage performance through feedback, coaching and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Work prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily third-shift operations, coaching frontline leaders and production staff to achieve safety, quality, and cost objectives.

You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and report on performance metrics while building a culture of accountability and teamwork.