Night-Shift Manufacturing Manager - Lean & Safety

Alliance Compressors LLC; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Compressors LLC in Natchitoches, LA, is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Manager to lead second-shift operations in a high-volume facility. You will manage a team of two salaried supervisors and 50–60 hourly staff, drive production targets, and partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires a minimum high school diploma and extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, with a track record of continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent minimally required.
• Eight (8) years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a large, high-volume manufacturing setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving operational excellence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing production challenges.
• Strong orientation for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well cross-functionally and work well at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful, proactive, high energy, results driven.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and familiarity with manufacturing software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supervisors and hourly employees, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to troubleshoot production issues and ensure minimal downtime.
• Lead shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety protocols, and updates to the team.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure all procedures, reporting, and policies are followed and has authority to directly address or correct any non-conformance.
• Completes or ensures proper paperwork, record-keeping, data entry.]

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Team development

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Alliance Compressors LLC in Natchitoches, LA, is seeking a Production/Manufacturing Manager to lead second-shift operations in a high-volume facility. You will manage a team of two salaried supervisors and 50–60 hourly staff, drive production targets, and partner with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires a minimum high school diploma and extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, with a track record of continuous improvement and