Third-Shift Manufacturing Manager: Lead Teams & Improve

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

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, Virginia. This leadership role oversees nightly operations, directs frontline supervisors, and ensures production targets are met while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and develop teams through coaching and training. The position reports to operations leadership and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or related operational environment.
• Experience supervising salaried and hourly employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/operations 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

Team leadership

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office / Excel

WMS / WFM systems

Job description

Acloché LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, Virginia. This leadership role oversees nightly operations, directs frontline supervisors, and ensures production targets are met while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and develop teams through coaching and training. The position reports to operations leadership and offers competitive compensation and benefits.