Manufacturing Shift Manager - Third Shift Leadership & Growth

United Future; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a workplace focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related operational environment.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet operational goals and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
• Communicate performance expectations, production priorities, quality standards, and company policies.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance performance; prepare reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, process interruptions, and other operational challenges.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure employees use equipment safely.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Conduct team meetings that encourage accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / operations management / related field

Job description

United Future is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.

The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a workplace focused on safety and continuous improvement.