Night Shift Manufacturing Manager — Lean, Safety & Growth

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee third-shift operations in Sandston, VA.

You will lead and coach frontline leaders and production staff, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, and drive safety, efficiency, and cost objectives. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations; food, beverage, or other regulated production experience is helpful.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, food safety practices, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using production, enterprise resource planning, or workforce management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Food/beverage manufacturing

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee third-shift operations in Sandston, VA.

You will lead and coach frontline leaders and production staff, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, and drive safety, efficiency, and cost objectives. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in regulated manufacturing environments.