2nd Shift Manager

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

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About The Position

The 2nd Shift Manager oversees operations during the night shift, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency. The role leads the shift’s production process and team, manages staffing and resources, monitors production performance and quality, and addresses operational issues. The manager also supports continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, cost control, environmental compliance, and effective communication and handoffs between shifts. Work is performed in both office and production environments.

Requirements

At least five years of experience.
Two to three years in a supervisory or leadership role in an automotive or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety standards.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
Willingness to cross-train, pursue continuous improvements, and take initiative on new projects.
Ability to work the company’s required overtime and comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Japanese automotive industry.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate production and processing activities for the production team.
Lead night-shift production operations to meet production goals and schedules efficiently.
Review production schedules and orders to determine inventory, staffing, work procedures, and duty assignments in view of budget and time constraints.
Supervise, mentor, train, develop, and manage the performance of night-shift supervisors and team members, including performance reviews and disciplinary matters.
Monitor production quality and implement corrective actions to meet industry standards and customer specifications.
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.
Enforce safety policies and procedures and support employee, visitor, and vendor wellbeing.
Initiate and coordinate Kaizen and cost-control programs, and promote lean manufacturing and other process-improvement initiatives.
Prepare and maintain production reports and team records.
Set and monitor product standards and take timely corrective action when needed.
Develop and implement production tracking and quality-control systems; analyze production, quality, maintenance, and other operational reports to identify concerns and support IATF compliance.
Participate in ISO 14001 annual audit activities.
Analyze production metrics and KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement strategies aligned with Area Manager direction and Hoshin Goals.
Communicate strategic annual-plan KPIs to team members.
Facilitate communication and handoffs between shifts, and prepare and present night-shift performance reports to management.
Address operational challenges and conflicts promptly using effective problem-solving.
Manage staffing levels and allocate resources to meet production demands.
Ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.