Shift Leader, Warehouse Automation & Safety

Symbotic; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily Operations with focus on Safety, Quality, and Maintenance. You will manage a diverse team, ensure adherence to procedures, and drive performance improvements in a high-density warehouse environment.

You will coordinate with customer management and Symbotic HQ, oversee staffing, coach staff, and monitor KPIs. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proactive safety mindset in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation.
• Minimum of 1 year management experience in a related field.
• Experience interacting with executives and major customers.
• Progressive coaching and feedback to improve performance.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of automation, warehousing, and business processes.
• Ability to work independently following maintenance procedures and manuals.
• High sense of urgency with a focus on safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety commitments per OSHA, Symbotic, and customer procedures.
• Manage a team of hourly and salaried employees to support customer operations.
• Execute SOPs to drive performance and adapt to changing conditions.
• Staff functions, train, and develop employees; conduct performance reviews.
• Coach team to address issues and develop standards and documentation.
• Train and motivate staff to exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate with customer management and Symbotic leadership.
• Monitor system performance; report trends and propose solutions.
• Provide KPI reporting per contracts and investigate incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Training and development

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily Operations with focus on Safety, Quality, and Maintenance. You will manage a diverse team, ensure adherence to procedures, and drive performance improvements in a high-density warehouse environment.

You will coordinate with customer management and Symbotic HQ, oversee staffing, coach staff, and monitor KPIs. The role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proactive safety mindset in a fast-paced setting.