Night Shift Production Manager — Lead & Optimize Ops

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

401k with company match

Bonus program

Job summary

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions in Cheswick, PA is seeking a Production Manager for the Night Shift to lead daily operations and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise production and transportation supervisors, set goals, monitor performance, and coach a team of about 30 employees.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience, with lean manufacturing knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years management experience in manufacturing
• Lean manufacturing experience required
• Strong safety accountability history
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficient with manufacturing software and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Communicate and reinforce the company's strategic vision and operational goals to the production team.
• Manage daily production operations, including setting production goals, monitoring performance, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Lead, coach, and supervise production and transportation supervisors overseeing approximately 30 employees.
• Promote a safe work environment by monitoring facility safety conditions and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Oversee employee training and development, including onboarding new team members and reinforcing proper work methods and procedures.
• Serve as a positive leader and mentor, fostering employee engagement and promoting opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Ensure product quality by overseeing inspections and verifying that all products meet company specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement effective cost-control processes to maintain operational efficiency.
• Ensure on-time delivery of products by managing production schedules and coordinating workflow across departments.
• Maintain accurate and timely production reports and communicate operational updates to senior management and support teams.
• Provide timely feedback on employee performance, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and operational challenges such as equipment issues or material shortages.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities by improving processes, optimizing resource utilization, and reducing waste.
• Control operational expenses by minimizing labor overtime, premium freight, and equipment repair costs.
• Lead and execute company initiatives that impact production performance, efficiency, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety accountability

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions in Cheswick, PA is seeking a Production Manager for the Night Shift to lead daily operations and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise production and transportation supervisors, set goals, monitor performance, and coach a team of about 30 employees.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience, with lean manufacturing knowledge, strong communication skills, and proficiency in