Third-Shift Manufacturing Leader (Safety & Lean)

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

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift. You will lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders and production staff, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role coordinates production, quality, and maintenance activities, resolves operational challenges, and sets clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or related operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is beneficial.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees is a plus.

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 policies.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance; prepare reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and interruptions.
• Support preventive maintenance and ensure safe equipment use.
• Train new employees on equipment operation and standard work.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to boost efficiency and quality.
• Conduct team meetings to foster accountability and engagement.
• Manage employee performance through feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

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

Five to seven years of relevant experience

Leadership experience in food/beverage or manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Production management systems

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift. You will lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders and production staff, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role coordinates production, quality, and maintenance activities, resolves operational challenges, and sets clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets in a fast-paced environment.