Night-Shift Manufacturing Leader (3rd Shift)

The Keystone Distinction Group; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of manufacturing or related operations experience.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field.
• Experience in food, beverage, or regulated production is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet operational goals in a safe, productive 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 challenges.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure safe equipment use.
• 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 foster accountability, collaboration, and engagement.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Quality management systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/supply chain/operations management

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Production management software

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.