Off-Shift Production Manager: Lean Packaging & Ops Lead

kdc/one, Groveport; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking an experienced Off-Shift Manager to lead our filling and packaging operations during off-shift hours at our Groveport facility. You will drive safe, efficient production to meet schedules and quality standards while building a high-performing team.

In this role you will supervise, coach, and develop production staff, coordinate shift transitions, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to optimize scheduling and lean initiatives in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of experience in a filling and packaging manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily filling and packaging operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees to build a highly engaged and accountable workforce.
• Coordinate shift transitions to maintain production continuity and maximize equipment effectiveness.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to optimize scheduling and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving tools.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including safety, quality, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage department costs including labor, overtime, inventory, and production supplies.
• Ensure compliance with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policies, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Support safety initiatives, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Complete employee performance evaluations and maintain accurate operational documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Employee development

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

KDC-ONE is seeking an experienced Off-Shift Manager to lead our filling and packaging operations during off-shift hours at our Groveport facility. You will drive safe, efficient production to meet schedules and quality standards while building a high-performing team.

In this role you will supervise, coach, and develop production staff, coordinate shift transitions, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to optimize scheduling and lean initiatives in a cGMP environment.