Third-Shift Manufacturing Leader

6 Degrees Search; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift in Sandston, VA. The role leads daily shift operations, coaches frontline leaders, and coordinates production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations, while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations; food, beverage, or other regulated production experience is helpful.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, food safety practices, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using production, enterprise resource planning, or workforce management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift in Sandston, VA. The role leads daily shift operations, coaches frontline leaders, and coordinates production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations, while driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the plant.