Night Shift Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

ADM; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Nutrition is seeking a full-time manufacturing operations manager in Erlanger, KY. You will lead daily production activities, mentor staff, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with complex manufacturing operations, and ability to drive improvements in productivity and cost reduction. On-site position with full-time responsibilities and regulatory compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred (Manufacturing technology, Engineering, Industrial management, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Data-driven problem solving skills (Six Sigma, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis).
• OSHA safety training.
• Experience leading production in a complex manufacturing environment with multi-team coordination and shift leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership for all manufacturing processes to meet schedules.
• Train, mentor, develop, and evaluate production colleagues on policies and performance.
• Monitor and ensure shift activities comply with safety, quality and regulatory guidelines (USDA, Kosher, GMP, HACCP).
• Track productivity, implement efficiency improvements, and reduce costs.
• Prepare and present reports to management.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate goals and priorities.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, ERP, MRP, and data-tracking software daily.
• Prioritize resources, equipment, and schedule to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate daily follow-through for solutions to manufacturing issues affecting orders and inventory.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions for quality, yield deviations.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement and teamwork initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Data driven problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP

MRP

Data tracking software

Job description

ADM Nutrition is seeking a full-time manufacturing operations manager in Erlanger, KY. You will lead daily production activities, mentor staff, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with complex manufacturing operations, and ability to drive improvements in productivity and cost reduction. On-site position with full-time responsibilities and regulatory compliance oversight.