Shift Manager

Schedule: 6pm - 6am (Night Shift); 2/3/2

Location: Madison, GA

Job Overview

A Shift Manager will be the Shift Leader for the day-to-day functions of their respective teams by managing associates and meeting the performance expectations based on planned output.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop team in the execution of the daily production plan.
• Review production schedules and line capacity to make decisions concerning staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, with consideration for budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Develop goals, measures, & reports to support key objectives defined by leadership.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Provide summary information/reports on KPI performance to manufacturing leadership.
• Use technical expertise to identify solutions for problem-solving and improvement opportunities.
• Protect and properly manage the company’s assets including plant, equipment, and inventory.
• Regularly audit the systems execution and provide feedback/direction to the Supervisors on completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate the value stream and identify opportunities to eliminate non-value added steps in all manufacturing processes.
• Works to ensure consistent safety and systems training, implementation, and compliance across all shifts.
• Work closely with Q/A team and standards bodies (e.g. ISO-9001, ISO-14001) to ensure continuous compliance with ISO standards and requirements.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Identify, participate in, and lead Lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement throughout production environment.
• Coach associates to achieve performance standards with regards to safety, quality and productivity.
• Provide formal (appraisals) and informal positive and corrective feedback to associates on an on-going basis to manage performance.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate key information and to build group cohesion.
• Promote good employee relations via sound business practices, employee involvement in process improvement, and strong communication.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management.
• Provide hiring recommendations for production-related positions.

Job Requirements

• 4 year College Degree or equivalent education and work experiences
• 5 years or more manufacturing experience in a Supervisory role
• Knowledge of computer applications and functions

Skill Set

• Must have a personality that lends itself to initiating and leading people to reach their fullest potential.
• Computer literate (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, etc.).
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Physical Requirements

• Required to work in a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to heat, noise and moving machinery, appropriate PPE should be worn.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
• Regularly required to stand and walk during full shift.
• Frequently required to grip, use hands, reach and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, crouch, and crawl.

Mannington Mills is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. Prospective candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We are a drug and tobacco free employer. Mannington is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).