Team Manager, 3rd Shift

The Team Manager will be responsible for leading our 3rd shift (11PM-7AM) manufacturing team involving continuous coordination of production-related activities workforce planning labor relations and effective communication in order to meet production objectives and customer expectations with the highest standard of quality efficiency safety and housekeeping. The Team Manager also acts as a mentor and coach for Shift Leader(s) and Assistant Shift Leader(s). 

OPERATIONS / PRODUCTIVITY INITIATIVES: 

Directly supervise production employees. Monitor work alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions 

control load factors and flow of work to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of 

labor tools and equipment. 

Improve production capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of 

human and capital resources. 

Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing 

processes. Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity. 

Analyze and draw information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team. Provide 

prompt problem solving for key issues. 

Responsible for key operational measures within business unit (service quality productivity cost 

safety). 

Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; manage production flow staffing schedule and 

resources to budget and plan. 

Lead 5S activities housekeeping and waste reduction programs 

Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent 

business audits. 

LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES: 

Coach mentor and develop direct reports assuring effective teamwork and individual effectiveness within the organization 

Support performance management activities - including performance evaluation objective setting and 

developmental planning for hourly manufacturing employees 

Perform general management duties exercising usual authority concerning staff performance 

appraisals promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff 

estimating personnel needs assigning work meeting completion dates interpreting and ensuring 

consistent application of organizational policies. Maintain all timekeeping overtime and vacation records 

and schedules. 

Conduct effective training of new employees and continued cross-training and development of existing 

employees 

Act as a team role model and change-agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner 

together to achieve individual and business goals. 

 Model and promote the Corporations Code of Business Ethics and Values. 

SAFETY/TRAINING INITIATIVES: 

Support and promote safety initiatives along with active participation in near misses and accident 

investigations. Provide training periodic reviews and support to safety team as needed. 

Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved in safety initiatives. 

Lead monthly emergency drills and safety huddles. 

 Maintain operator training materials and schedules. 

Support ISO 9001 & 14001 initiatives. 

Qualifications :

 High School Diploma/GED required Bachelors Degree preferred. 

6 years of manufacturing industry operations experience preferably within a chemical plant working with hazardous materials and reactive chemistry.

Prior experience with direct management/supervision of employees. Ability to manage coach and develop a diverse team of individuals performing a variety of tasks. 

Ability to think ahead anticipate problems make decisions and take appropriate action. 

Skilled in analyzing and drawing information for daily operational needs problem solving and 

improvement for the team. 

Demonstrated hands-on process and productivity improvements. 

Experience with lean manufacturing programs tools and processes: including Kaizen events 5S 

Standard work and Waste Reduction. 

 Experience with ISO 9000 and 14001 preferred. 

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time