Third-Shift Manufacturing Manager

Talent With Heart; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders and production employees, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop teams and advance professionally. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations and leading teams.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production/ERP/workforce management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; 3–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to meet goals and safety.
• Communicate performance expectations and production priorities.
• Monitor production, quality, and maintenance performance; prepare reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, workflow, and resource allocation to meet production requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues and process interruptions.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure safe equipment use.
• Train new employees on equipment operation, procedures, and standard work practices.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to strengthen efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Conduct team meetings to encourage accountability, collaboration, and engagement.
• Manage employee performance through regular feedback, coaching, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office

Safety practices

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Production management software

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Talent With Heart is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily shift operations, coach frontline leaders and production employees, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop teams and advance professionally. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.