Operations Manager

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking an Operations Manager for the night shift to lead production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee safety, quality, and throughput while developing a high-performing, engaged team.

The role requires a strong people leader capable of making quick operational decisions, coaching frontline supervisors, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading hourly production employees.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and make decisions quickly.
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production activities during the assigned shift to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide full-shift leadership and make critical operational decisions.
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and hourly staff.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and support functions to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build an engaged team with accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

People leadership

Operational leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science

Job description

Hiring: Operations Manager (Night Shift)

Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is seeking an Operations Shift Manager (Night Shift) to join its leadership team and oversee production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong people leader who can independently manage an entire shift, drive safety, quality, production performance, and employee engagement, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring proven manufacturing leadership experience, strong decision-making abilities, and the confidence to lead cross‑functional operations during overnight hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• * Lead all production activities during the assigned shift to achieve safety, quality, production, and efficiency objectives.
• * Drive a culture of safety and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• * Provide full‑shift leadership and make critical operational decisions related to production, quality, maintenance, staffing, and materials.
• * Coach, develop, and hold frontline leaders and hourly employees accountable to performance expectations.
• * Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other support functions to minimize downtime and drive plant performance.
• * Analyze production data, identify root causes of operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• * Support employee training, cross‑functional development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• * Build a highly engaged team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• * Five (5) or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• * Experience leading hourly production employees in a manufacturing environment required.
• * Food manufacturing experience preferred; other high‑volume manufacturing industries will be considered.
• * Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
• * Ability to analyze operational data and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• * Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• * Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• * Experience working in food manufacturing, protein processing, beverage manufacturing, automotive, appliance, or other complex manufacturing operations is a plus.