Shift Manager

Fresh Start Recruitment; Town of Mansfield (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Start Recruitment is seeking a Production Shift Manager in New York to oversee shift production, quality, and delivery targets. You will champion 5S, drive a right‑first‑time culture, and ensure effective handovers and accountability across the shift.

The role requires experience in shift supervision, a focus on quality, and a drive for continuous improvement. Collaboration with planning, sales, and engineering teams is expected to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working as a shift supervisory is essential.
• Quality focused.
• Able to motivate and develop people.
• Focused on solutions rather than excuses.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Experienced in BRC and or GMP compliant Sectors (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Plan production to meet demand (quality, cost, delivery).
• Champion 5S and workplace organisation across the shift.
• Promote a right‑first‑time approach on the shift.
• Ensure effective and complete shift handovers by team members.
• Set clear expectations and hold individuals accountable for performance and behaviour.
• Develop communication, team spirit and commitment within the team.

Skills

Shift supervision

Motivate and develop people

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Job description

Key duties for Production Shift Manager:

• Production to plan (quality, cost, delivery) to meet demand.
• Champion 5S and workplace organisation throughout the shift.
• Promote a right-first-time approach throughout the shift
• Effective and complete shift handovers by team members.
• Set clear expectations and hold individuals accountable for performance and behaviour.
• Develop good communication, team spirit and commitment within team.
• Drive business improvement development within the team to ensure effective problem solving.
• Manage on-shift performance, disciplinary, resource and incident issues.
• Attend and present daily review and other relevant meetings.
• Liaison with other functions e.g., planning, sales, accounts, engineering, logistics and HR.

Candidates skills and requirement for Production Shift Manager:

• Previous experience of working as a shift supervisory is essential
• Quality focused
• Able to motivate and develop people
• Focused on solutions rather than excuses
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Experienced in BRC and or GMP compliant Sectors (desirable)