Manufacturing Operations Shift Leader

Novolex Corporate • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Lead a high-performing production shift Step into a pivotal operations role where you coach, guide, and problem-solve alongside a dedicated team. You will set the tone for safe, high-quality output and keep the line moving smoothly from startup to shift handoff. Schedule: Rotating Shift - 7a-7p every 5 weeks A day in the life Start your shift by aligning the team on goals, quality specifications, and safety expectations. You motivate and evaluate performance while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement. Champion safety: conduct proactive audits, reinforce procedures, file incident reports, and investigate close calls to drive learning and prevention. Monitor quality at each stage, ensuring specifications are consistently met and standard procedures are followed. Develop your people: train the team on company procedures with an emphasis on safety, product quality, and meeting production targets. Partner cross-functionally: collaborate with HR on payroll processing, staffing, and personnel or labor matters; coordinate with peer supervisors to communicate critical updates at shift change. Own the numbers: manage throughput and scrap to meet or beat shift goals. Troubleshoot issues fast: work with support personnel to resolve process, equipment, and material problems as they arise.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successful production supervision, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and the curiosity to learn new systems quickly.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal oversight.
• Analytical, resourceful problem-solver with a track record of quick, effective resolutions.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships with hourly employees, peers, and management.
• Clear, confident communicator in writing and verbally; able to present to groups of employees, customers, or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Management preferred) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Align the team on goals, quality specifications, and safety expectations.
• Motivate and evaluate performance while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conduct proactive audits, reinforce procedures, file incident reports, and investigate close calls to drive learning and prevention.
• Monitor quality at each stage, ensuring specifications are consistently met and standard procedures are followed.
• Train the team on company procedures with an emphasis on safety, product quality, and meeting production targets.
• Collaborate with HR on payroll processing, staffing, and personnel or labor matters; coordinate with peer supervisors to communicate critical updates at shift change.
• Manage throughput and scrap to meet or beat shift goals.
• Work with support personnel to resolve process, equipment, and material problems as they arise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager