Shift Manager: Second Shift

MSI Express•Batavia, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Manages activities of all production personnel across an entire shift within a manufacturing facility. Monitors activities to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality in all facets of the facility operations. Ensures associates comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain safe, efficient operations within a positive working environment. Performs shift administrative tasks, including metric reporting and personnel actions.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly food manufacturing and/or packaging
One to three (1-3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to plan work schedules
Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and related concepts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Some experience interacting with company customers

Responsibilities

Manage SQF, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sanitation, 6S, and customer standards
Provide daily direction to Supervisors and hourly associates to meet designated productivity metrics, including labor costs/utilization, operational efficiency, scrap loss rates, and other measures to optimize profitability and meet demand
Develop and implement action plans to address production performance concerns or improve operations
Coordinate production/facility activities with Shift Managers as appropriate
Ensure administrative activities for the shift are completed timely and accurately, including payroll, performance reviews, standard and ad hoc production reporting, disciplinary actions, etc.
Communicate announcements, safety topics, policies, procedures, and expectations to the staff and execute where appropriate
Create and/or assist in the development and execution of plant budgets, goals, standards, EOS action items, and career development plans
Understand job standards and/or machine operation for each function
Follow up on associate orientation, on-boarding, training, new hire performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
Ensure associates have appropriate tools to perform assigned duties and that tools/equipment are routinely inspected and maintained
Determine labor needs; understand and use the Company’s interviewing process and tools; participate in the onboarding process
Set clear performance expectations; provide regular feedback; resolve team conflicts; encourage a positive and safe environment; use coaching and corrective action for underperformance; understand and use voluntary/involuntary termination processes
Ensure training requirements are met; identify and address skill gaps; discuss career interests and developmental plans/next steps; create appropriate action plans for individual development
Communicate site, company, and other pertinent information to the team; share customer and company information regularly
Perform other duties as assigned