Shift Manager - Warehouse Automation & Safety

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

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to plan and lead daily Operations with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Maintenance. You will oversee a team of hourly and salaried staff, ensuring staffing, training, and performance management to meet customer requirements.

Reporting to the Automation Manager, you will drive SOPs, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with management across locations. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic automation environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Industrial Automation or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in management in a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation communications skills.
• Strong knowledge of automation, warehousing, and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety commitments per OSHA, Symbotic, and customer processes are met daily.
• Manage a team of hourly and salaried employees to support customer hours of operations.
• Execute standard operating procedures to drive performance enhancements and adapt to changing conditions.
• Staff all functions for the operating pattern; conduct performance reviews and development.
• Coach the team to respond to issues; develop standards and procedures for problem resolution.
• Train and motivate employees to exceed customer expectations and assess performance regularly.
• Communicate with local customer management and Symbotic HQ teams.
• Monitor system performance and report trends; present solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Industrial Automation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Shift Manager to plan and lead daily Operations with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Maintenance. You will oversee a team of hourly and salaried staff, ensuring staffing, training, and performance management to meet customer requirements.

Reporting to the Automation Manager, you will drive SOPs, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with management across locations. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic automation environment.