Third-Shift Manufacturing Manager

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA to lead daily operations and develop frontline teams. The role oversees production, quality, and maintenance activities, driving safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or a related operational environment.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, food safety practices, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using production, enterprise resource planning, 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

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA to lead daily operations and develop frontline teams. The role oversees production, quality, and maintenance activities, driving safety, efficiency, service, and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will manage near-term priorities, resolve operational challenges, and establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly performance expectations in a fast-paced setting.