Unit Manager

Sirius Staffing; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company pension

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sirius Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Unit Manager – Assembly in Columbus, MS to lead manufacturing teams on the evening shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or night shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM).

The role directly supports production goals, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will monitor performance, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen) while coordinating with schedules and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a team-based environment.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated data-driven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training preferred.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team leader.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work evening or night shifts and weekends as operational needs require.
• Interest in long-term leadership development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing team members to achieve daily production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Assign and coordinate work activities based on production schedules and operational priorities.
• Support employee training, motivation, development, and workplace safety.
• Monitor daily production performance, including quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Manage employee performance evaluations and participate in personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance data, and communicate results to management.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, scrap reduction, defect reduction, and corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
• Support quality improvement programs, production audits, and new manufacturing process implementations.
• Engage team members in operational goals, improvement projects, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data-driven problem-solving

Six Sigma training

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

SAP

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Unit Manager – Assembly Location: Columbus, MS Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite Salary: $70,500–$101,500 annually, based on experience and education Shift: Evening (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or Night (11:00 PM–7:00 AM)

Sirius Staffing is seeking Unit Managers – Assembly for direct-hire opportunities with a leading manufacturing company in Columbus, MS. These positions are responsible for overseeing production teams, meeting operational goals, and ensuring high standards of safety, product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a data-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. Positions will primarily support evening shift, with potential night-shift assignments. Candidates must be flexible to work multiple shifts and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing team members to achieve daily production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Assign and coordinate work activities based on production schedules and operational priorities.
• Support employee training, motivation, development, and workplace safety.
• Monitor daily production performance, including quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Manage employee performance evaluations and participate in personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance data, and communicate results to management.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, scrap reduction, defect reduction, and corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
• Support quality improvement programs, production audits, and new manufacturing process implementations.
• Engage team members in operational goals, improvement projects, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a team-based environment.
• 1–2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated data-driven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training preferred.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team leader.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work evening or night shifts and weekends as operational needs require.
• Interest in long-term leadership development and advancement opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $70,500–$101,500, depending on qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 5%.
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, with additional days based on seniority.
• 12 paid holidays and sick time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sirius Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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