Third-Shift Manufacturing Manager & Leader

Key People; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Sandston, VA seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift to lead daily operations on the production floor. You will coach frontline leaders, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.

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

Quality management systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Key People in Sandston, VA seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the Third Shift to lead daily operations on the production floor. You will coach frontline leaders, coordinate production, quality, and maintenance, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.