About the RoleWe are a 24/7/365 aluminum manufacturing facility producing aluminum slugs from start to finish-including melting, casting, coil preparation, stamping, annealing, blasting, packaging, and palletizing. We are seeking a Flexible Production Shift Manager who can step in and provide full leadership coverage for any shift when the primary Shift Manager is out. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about employee relations, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Leadership & Employee Relations
- Lead and support production teams across any assigned shift.
- Promote strong communication, teamwork, and accountability.
- Address employee concerns and performance issues professionally.
- Support new employee onboarding and cross-training.
- Production Operations
- Oversee daily activities across melting, casting, stamping, annealing, blasting, and packaging.
- Monitor production performance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Respond to equipment issues and coordinate support when necessary.
- Complete shift reports and ensure smooth handoff communication.
- Safety & Compliance
- Act as the on-shift safety leader-enforcing company and OSHA safety requirements.
- Conduct safety observations and ensure proper PPE and LOTO procedures.
- Participate in incident response and preliminary investigations.
- Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain product quality standards across all production processes.
- Identify improvement opportunities and support Lean/CI activities.
- Help reduce downtime, scrap, and process variation through problem-solving.
Qualifications- Required
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience (metals or continuous-process preferred).
- Prior leadership experience (Supervisor, Lead, or Manager).
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and cover multiple shifts.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing safety practices.
- Preferred
- Experience in melting/casting, coil handling, metal stamping, or heat treatment.
- Training or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar programs.
- Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Work EnvironmentHeavy industrial setting with heat, noise, machinery, and moving equipment. Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and other assigned gear. Frequent walking, standing, and hands-on supervision are required.
- Required
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience (metals or continuous-process preferred).
- Prior leadership experience (Supervisor, Lead, or Manager).
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and cover multiple shifts.