Third-Shift Manufacturing Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Hire Consulting Services; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily operations on the third shift, coach frontline leaders, ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. A bachelor’s degree and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field preferred.

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

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business/ops

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily operations on the third shift, coach frontline leaders, ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and quality teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. A bachelor’s degree and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge are preferred.