Third Shift Manufacturing Manager - Lead & Develop Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift to lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong leadership, and collaboration across teams. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing operations; food, beverage, or other regulated production experience is helpful.
• 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

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Quality management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions in Sandston, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift to lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance to meet safety and efficiency goals.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong leadership, and collaboration across teams. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for development are offered.