Operations Manager - Nights

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Night Shift Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and financial performance.

You will develop a high-performing night-shift team, drive continuous improvement, remove barriers, and ensure lean execution across all night shift activities, while coordinating with Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to enhance process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food/dairy processing preferred; Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Own night-shift safety, quality, service, productivity, and costs.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives on the night shift.
• Develop and coach Supervisors and employees to build an accountable team.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to improve performance.
• Maintain effective shift handoffs and communications.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

The Night Shift Operations Manager leads daily manufacturing operations with a strong focus on operational excellence, team leadership, continuous improvement, and cost-effective performance. This role owns the safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and financial performance of the night-shift operation.
The Operations Manager is a visible leader on the floor who develops the team, drives accountability, removes barriers, and creates a culture of ownership, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own night-shift performance across safety, quality, service, productivity, equipment utilization, labor, and cost.
• Deliver production KPIs and maximize throughput while controlling labor, waste, downtime, and operating costs.
• Use data to identify losses, prioritize opportunities, and make decisions that improve overall financial productivity.
• Ensure effective use of people, equipment, materials, and resources.
• Lead a culture of continuous improvement and Lean thinking across the night shift.
• Identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies, downtime, quality losses, and process variation.
• Lead root-cause problem solving and ensure corrective actions deliver sustainable results.
• Partner with Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical Services to improve process capability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to the night-shift production team.
• Coach and develop supervisors and employees to build a high-performing, accountable team.
• Establish clear expectations, goals, and priorities while holding the team accountable for results.
• Empower employees to identify problems, improve processes, and take ownership of performance.
• Build leadership capability and succession strength within the team.
• Lead by example and ensure a safe, compliant operating environment.
• Maintain strong food safety and quality standards through partnership with Quality and Food Safety.
• Ensure employees are trained and consistently follow safety, GMP, quality, and operating standards.
• Address issues quickly and drive root-cause solutions.
• Maintain strong communication and effective shift handoffs with all operating teams.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Technical Services, Safety, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to remove barriers and improve performance.
• Ensure night-shift priorities are aligned with overall plant and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, preferably in Engineering, Operations Management or Business Administration
• 5-7 years progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment
• Food/dairy processing experience preferred
• Experience with thermal processing, retorts and canned product preferred
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement skills
• Project management experience
• Strong business and financial competence
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style
• Effective leadership skills to build a shared vision, energize, challenge, and engage team members to drive positive change
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $85,000.00 - $134,200.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.