Description
Operations Manager - 3rd Shift
Purpose of Position
The Operations Shift Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all manufacturing operations during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role ensures that departmental production schedules established by department managers are effectively executed while providing leadership and direction to production teams across multiple departments, including mixing, extrusion, molding, pipe gasket, and steel production areas. The Operations Shift Manager monitors operational performance, addresses production challenges in real time, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting employee development, and driving operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Operational Leadership & Production Oversight
· Oversee and coordinate manufacturing operations during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
· Ensure departmental production schedules established by department managers are executed and aligned with operational plans.
· Provide leadership and direction to production teams across multiple departments, including mixing, extrusion, molding, pipe gasket, and steel production areas.
· Monitor workflow, staffing, and resources to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery expectations are met.
· Identify operational challenges or bottlenecks and implement solutions while supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance
· Ensure compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and safety procedures
· Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through training, communication, and accountability
· Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems to ensure products meet established standards
· Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality and operational procedures
· Investigate safety incidents, quality issues, or operational disruptions and implement corrective actions
Team Leadership & Employee Development
· Provide direct supervision, leadership, and coaching to shift employees across multiple departments
· Train and mentor team members to support skill development, accountability, and performance
· Conduct employee evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support professional growth
· Promote a positive and collaborative work environment aligned with company values
Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
· Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, and product quality
· Lead initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance
· Utilize data and production reporting to monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities
· Support implementation of operational improvements and best practices across the facility
Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities
· Prepare and maintain reports related to production performance, staffing, and resource utilization
· Communicate production updates, challenges, and operational needs to leadership and cross-functional teams
· Maintain accurate documentation related to production operations and compliance requirements
· Manage employee timekeeping for the assigned shift, ensuring accuracy and addressing attendance or timecard issues as they arise
· Perform other duties as assigned to support operational and company objectives
Qualifications
· Strong leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes including rubber mixing, extrusion, molding, and related production methods preferred
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
· Proficiency in…