Mgr, Shift - 3rd Shift

Shurtape Technologies; New Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shurtape Technologies is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in New Hartford, CT. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with departments to optimize production schedules and resource use.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with focus on continuous improvement and adherence to plant standards. Night shift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Analytical thinking and data interpretation to meet quality specs

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, assign workloads, review performance
• Direct training to ensure proper skills and retraining
• Maintain production records and report to management
• Manage materials, inventory, and scheduling to avoid downtime
• Collaborate with maintenance, HR, and engineering on process changes
• Support safety, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Plan daily activities

Education

High School diploma or higher

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Shurtape Connecticut - New Hartford, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00Salary, Job Shift: Night

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Shift Manager provides leadership and direction to assigned employees while meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position is responsible for managing departmental and plant resources, monitoring processes, meeting deadlines, and identifying and facilitating solutions to operate effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise employees in their respective jobs, assign workloads, evaluate performance annually, approve employee timecards, and initiate employee changes
• Direct training programs within the department to ensure employees are properly trained and any necessary retraining occurs
• Ensure proper communication between employees and management is maintained
• Maintain required production records and report these records to management as required
• Report on needed materials to keep department operating without downtime, consult with purchasing and scheduling to avoid material shortages, and supervise material handling and inventory control procedures to maintain appropriate inventories
• Work closely with management and HR concerning activities impacting shift employees
• Consult with the plants’ engineers and management on maintenance issues and changes in processes
• Collaborate with other shift supervisors and departments to ensure maximum results
• Recommend changes in equipment/workforce requirements necessary to meet assigned production schedules and demands, to improve quality and lower manufacturing costs, facilitate safety, fire protection, and housekeeping programs are observed
• Observe production operations, analyze quality data to ensure compliance with manufacturing and product specs, and ensure departmental equipment is appropriately maintained
• Investigate accidents which might occur to ensure the health and welfare of employees
• Participate in company sponsored and self-development programs, facilitate employee team meetings while providing guidance and support to employees

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

People Management & Development- Promotes & Develops a Learning Organization

• Understands position competencies
• Promotes & drives continuous improvement culture
• Delegation & Accountability skills
• Goal oriented

Leadership & Influencing Skills- Collaborative Interpersonal Skills, Tremendous Energy, Exudes Trust, Integrity, Building Relationships, Wide Span of Control.

• Tremendous energy for change
• Strong collaborative & influencing skills
• High trust & integrity levels
• Effective communicator
• Relationship builder
• Proactive planning and execution

Self-Management Skills -Finish what you start, Self Confidence, Plan Daily Activities, Positive Attitude, Developed Resilience

• Resilient to failure
• Self-starter
• Self-Confident
• Well organized & disciplined
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Priority Setter
• Attention to detail

Data Management- Organization/Design/Analysis, Attention to Detail

• Data interpretation skills - Fact based decisions
• Strong organizational skills and document management

Work Experience/Education Level- (Cross Functional Experience) - Apply Knowledge of operations in making both decisions and development of strategies.

• 0-3 years related experience
• High School graduate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Comprehends technical documents
• Understands LSS & maintenance W.O. system
• Understands safety, health & environmental regulations as related to the plant
• History of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives

Transactional Knowledge & Process Design

• Knowledge of technical aspect of facility
• Knowledge Safety and Compliance Regulations
• Develops and refines facility main programs
• Driver of facility operational cost savingsLean Six Sigma techniques (TIMWOOD)

Negotiation Skills

• Ability to understand and communicate strategic plans
• Ability to navigate contractual language

Technical & Automation Competency -Computer Operations, Programming Logic, Acquisition, Installation, Implementation of systems, hardware and equipment. Understand theory and practice.

• Industry knowledge of Best Practices
• Understanding of building systems, electrical and mechanical functions
• Knowledge of all operational procedures
• Understanding of state and federal regulations
• Knowledge of local fire systems, inspections, and regulations
• Knowledge of ERT protocols

Special Projects- Continuous Improvement

• Possess vision/direction to establish targets for continuous improvement
• Ability to organize/justify project ROI
• Project management skills and ability to understand resource requirements
• Complete initial Yellow Belt training

Training Management/ Certifications(Time to Competency) - Leverage Training skills to develop organization for retainment, growth, and recruitment.

• Understands competency requirements, gaps and training needs by position and operating platform
• Ability to develop and instruct training materials i.e. Safety, security, and work instructions

Business Judgement- Decision making & critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.

• Willing to take calculated risk based on experience & reward
• Self-assured decision making
• Agile thinking - ability to develop critical solutions

Financial Acumen- Apply Math, Statistics, accounting, budgeting and human resources to establish & measure progress towards goals.

• Knowledge of corporate profit measures, such as EBITDA
• Knowledge of cost drivers and improvement targets
• Solid understanding of material, labor, overhead costs and variance measures

Management Soft Skills- Embrace Uncertainty, Engage Complexity, Elicit Information, Team Management, Evoke the human system (People First)

• Facilitation / presentation skills
• Ability to develop cohesive team
• Ability to provide critical feedback
• Ability to reduce complex to simple

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands‑on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

High noise levels in certain parts of the plant

Extreme heat during summer months

Required PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and

Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.