Third-Shift Manufacturing Manager

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

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee third-shift operations in Sandston, VA. The role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating production, quality, and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and set clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of relevant manufacturing or operational experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, operations management, or related field.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience.
• Previous leadership experience in food, beverage, or a comparable manufacturing setting.

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

Quality management systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma principles

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Production software

Workforce management systems

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversee third-shift operations in Sandston, VA. The role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement while coordinating production, quality, and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and set clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.