Production Shift Manager (Day Shift)

SK battery America; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SK battery America is seeking a Shift Manager to oversee daily production operations, assign major projects, and mentor the production team across shifts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, efficiency, and KPI attainment, with hands-on leadership and cross-functional collaboration on a fast-paced production floor.

The position requires coaching Supervisors, coordinating with engineering, maintenance, quality, and safety teams, and driving continuous improvement and 5S initiatives to ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience; five years preferred.
• Proven leadership in production/operational environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow optimization.
• Ability to create, interpret, and follow written work instructions and production reports.
• Knowledge of 5S, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving skills and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulatory compliance (PPE and LOTO).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations across shifts and adjust staffing, resources, and priorities based on demand.
• Coach, develop, and support supervisors to address performance gaps and improve team effectiveness.
• Ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and KPI performance targets are met.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to resolve issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and 5S practices to optimize workflow.
• Manage pre-shift and end-of-shift meetings and ensure clear shift handoffs and communication.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Safety compliance

MS Office

Job description

The shift manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and assigning major projects in the production area as needed. This position will assist in training and development of their production team to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards are consistently met. This role provides hands- on leadership across shifts, coaches supervisors and teams, addresses operational issues in real time, and ensure smooth shift-to-shift continuity while meeting key performance indications (KPIs), project goals, and training plans and timelines.

Roles and Responsibiliti

• es:Production & Operations Managem
• entDemonstrated knowledge of the majority of processes within their departme
• nt.Oversee daily production operations and adjust staffing, resources, and priorities based on demand and volu
• me.Coordinate closely with manufacturing engineering, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to resolve operational issu
• es.Ensure production lines are properly staffed, balanced, organized, and equipped with required materials and documentati
• on.Assist on the production floor as need
• ed.Monitor production performance, yield, and output; identify issues and implement corrective actions in real ti
• me.Ensure all samples are graded and delivered on schedu
• le.Maintain orderly, clean, and efficient production areas through consistent 5s practic
• es.Confirm raw materials and production supplies are prepared for current and upcoming shifts to ensure seamless transitio
• ns.Leadership and team developm
• entCoach, develop, and support supervisors to address performance gaps and improve team effectivene
• ss.Create and maintain training schedules and assist in training and development of their production team to ensure employees are fully trained in procedures and process
• es.Conduct pre-shift and end-of-shift meetings covering safety, production status, and operational updat
• es.Address employee conduct and policy violations, completing required documentation accurately and prompt
• ly.Lead and participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives to achieve departmental KP
• I'sCommunication and Shift Coordinat
• ionConduct Gemba walks and review pass-downs at shift start, maintaining clear and timely communication with prior subsequent shifts to ensure operational continui
• ty.Communicate production issues, escalations, and updates to management in a professional and timely mann
• er.Monitor and respond promptly to all communication channels (text, calls, chat), including attendance updates one hour prior before shi
• ft.Safety and complia
• nceEnforce all safety policies, including PPE requirements and Lock out/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, inspecting compliance during pre-shift meetings and throughout the shi
• ft.Immediately address and elevate safety or medical incidents, ensuring accurate documentati
• on.Perform routine audits of machines, processes, and paperwork to verify compliance and operator understandi
• ng.Administrative and report
• ingTrack and report attendance; approve EPTO requests within one hour of shift sta
• rt.Update production trackers and complete all required reports accurately and on ti
• me.Process corrective action documentation promptly and in accordance with poli
• cy.Submit IT support tickets as needed to resolve production related issu
• es.Participate in monthly inventory counts and ensure documentation is prepared for upcoming reporting perio
• ds.Operational supp
• ortMonitor, maintain, and replenish departmental supplies, including PPE and cleaning room essentia
• ls.Support special projects and operational initiatives as assigned by manageme

nt. Skills and Qualifica

• erred.Minimum of two years, five (5) years preferred of supervisory experience required in a manufacturing enviro
• nment.Proven leadership experience in production or operational environ
• ments.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflow optimiz
• ation.Ability to create, interpret, and follow written work instructions and production re
• ports.Demonstrated knowledge of 5s, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodol
• ogies.Strong communication, organizational, problem solving skills and root cause ana
• lysis.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced enviro
• nment.Working knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance (including PPE and
• LOTO)Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerP
• oint).Flexibility to work various shifts, which may include early starting times and occasional starting times and occasional overtimes during night shift and/or wee