Third-Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager

Confident Search Consultants; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders and production staff, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities to hit safety, efficiency, service, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes developing teams, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and maintaining a strong safety culture. Salary range is $90,000–$100,000 with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

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, ERP, 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

Food safety practices

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office

ERP/workforce management systems

Attention to detail

Managing priorities

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Workforce management systems

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the third shift in Sandston, VA. You will lead daily operations, coach frontline leaders and production staff, and coordinate production, quality, and maintenance activities to hit safety, efficiency, service, and cost goals.

The role emphasizes developing teams, applying Lean and Six Sigma principles, and maintaining a strong safety culture. Salary range is $90,000–$100,000 with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.