Night Shift Area Manager - Manufacturing Ops

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilsonart is hiring an Area Manager - Nights in Temple, TX to lead nightly production operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are met. You will guide frontline supervisors, drive efficiency, monitor KPIs, and implement continuous improvement across the floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3–5+ years in manufacturing leadership, and the ability to work 9 pm–7 am with overtime as needed. Join us to develop teams and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing/production leadership.
• Experience with production scheduling, material planning, and inventory management.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Night shift availability and capacity to lead during evenings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nightly production activities and ensure schedule adherence.
• Lead frontline supervisors and production teams to meet performance goals.
• Monitor KPIs (safety, quality, output, downtime) and take immediate action.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Manage labor efficiency, staffing levels, and shift performance.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Support new product launches and process changes on the floor.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with all policies.
• Coach, develop, and hold supervisors accountable for performance.

Skills

People Leadership

Problem Solving

Execution Focus

Operational Discipline

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Wilsonart is hiring an Area Manager - Nights in Temple, TX to lead nightly production operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are met. You will guide frontline supervisors, drive efficiency, monitor KPIs, and implement continuous improvement across the floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3–5+ years in manufacturing leadership, and the ability to work 9 pm–7 am with overtime as needed. Join us to develop teams and optimize operations.