Night Shift Manufacturing Leader: Lean & Performance

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Night Shift Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.

You will develop a high-performing night-shift team, drive continuous improvement, remove barriers, and ensure lean execution across all night shift activities, while coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to enhance process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food/dairy processing preferred; Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Own night-shift safety, quality, service, productivity, and costs.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives on the night shift.
• Develop and coach Supervisors and employees to build an accountable team.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to improve performance.
• Maintain effective shift handoffs and communications.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Night Shift Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.

You will develop a high-performing night-shift team, drive continuous improvement, remove barriers, and ensure lean execution across all night shift activities, while coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to enhance process capability.