Night Shift Production Manager

Danone•West Jordan, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Night Shift Production Manager based in West Jordan, Utah! The Night Shift Production Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all night shift manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of quality products. This role is directly accountable for achieving operational performance objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee engagement. The Night Shift Production Manager spends approximately 60% to 80% of their time on the production floor, providing visible leadership, daily coaching, and real-time support to operators and frontline teams to strengthen skills, reinforce expected behaviors, and ensure adherence to plant programs, processes, policies, and regulatory requirements. The position also develops and executes strategies that drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, workforce capability, and a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
3+ years’ manufacturing experience with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership required
Experienced in supervising support personnel required
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
Demonstrated TPM and continuous improvement experience
Quantitative analysis skills including the ability to manage and understanding budgeting and loss analysis
Must possess excellent analytical, troubleshooting, conflict management and problem-solving skills
Must possess demonstrated planning, communication and supervisory skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Resourcefulness and decision-making ability
Must have the ability to work under pressure and potentially stressful conditions
Under minimal direction, works independently toward plant/departmental objectives
Must be self-motivated and a self-starter

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
Shift flexibility where weekends and nights may be required
Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation; may include working graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Managing and mobilizing a team of hourly associates to ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals are met
Driving accountability through strong leadership and setting consistent expectations
Working cross functionally with other departments within operations to ensure production requirements
Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees
Regular, formal, and informal evaluations and feedback of the performance of hourly associates
Validation of time and attendance through daily and weekly reviews of your employee timecards utilizing the Dayforce payroll system
Addressing employee concerns; elevating to next level leadership as needed
Administer discipline as required for job performance, attendance or any other violations.
Ensure adherence to plant standards (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO)
Conduct pre-shift meetings with in-coming operators in front of daily management board(s) to discuss topics related to previous shift, SQCDMN metrics, and general plant communication
Working cross functionally with other departments within operations to ensure production requirements
Study manufacturing production and shipping schedules, identify gaps and risks while collaborating with department leaders and peers to balance work schedule
Ensuring departmental compliance with company's policies and procedures
Ensuring departmental SOPs are current and utilized by all hourly associates; will also provide necessary job specific training as warranted.
Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the plant
Improving and maintaining communicated standards for the department; managing with the flexibility to react as needed when breakdowns arise.
Performing root cause analysis, problem solving, and follow-up related to operational and safety incidents within the department
Develop root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagram, etc. to re-align operational performance with goals and objectives
Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts including but not limited to AM, PM management, 5S, DMS, etc.
Ensure sound communication systems are in place so all employees are aware and can participate in continuous improvement of the operation
Ensuring departmental SOPs are current and utilized by all hourly associates; will also provide necessary job specific training as warranted.
Manage shift employees to ensure compliance to all SOP’s, QAR’s, Plant Rules and ISO Standards, including non-conformance management
Responsible for the operational performance of the assigned shift
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE).
As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.