Third-Shift Manufacturing Leader: Drive Safety & Quality

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA.

You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders and production employees, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, and drive safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations, apply continuous improvement methods, and manage

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, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using production, ERP, 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

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production management systems

ERP software

Workforce management systems

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA.

You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders and production employees, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, and drive safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations, apply continuous improvement methods, and manage