Third-Shift Manufacturing Leader

CareerNerds, LLC; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA to lead daily operations, coach frontline teams, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost goals.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, experience supervising salaried and hourly staff, and familiarity with quality systems and Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet operational goals and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
• Communicate performance expectations, production priorities, quality standards, and company policies.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance performance; prepare reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, process interruptions, and other operational challenges.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure employees use equipment safely.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Conduct team meetings that encourage accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA to lead daily operations, coach frontline teams, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost goals.

The role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, experience supervising salaried and hourly staff, and familiarity with quality systems and Lean methodologies.