Production Shift Manager

Position Summary

The Shift Manager is responsible for coordinating production across the entire facility

during the assigned shift.

This position keeps departments aligned, removes roadblocks, coordinates support, and

holds leaders accountable for meeting the shift plan. The Shift Manager is not expected

to personally troubleshoot every production or equipment problem. Department

Supervisors, Line Leads, Maintenance, Quality, and other support teams retain

responsibility for resolving issues within their areas.

Reports To

Director of Operations

Direct Reports

 Department Supervisors and Department Leads

 Line or Room Leads when a Department Supervisor is not assigned

Primary Responsibilities

 Lead safe, compliant, and efficient production across the shift.

 Communicate the production plan, staffing priorities, and performance

expectations.

 Coordinate work between Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse,

Planning, and other support departments.

 Confirm that every operating department, room, and line has assigned

leadership.

 Monitor production results, staffing, downtime, quality concerns, and schedule

attainment.

 Remove roadblocks by assigning the correct owner and coordinating the required

support.

 Escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the shift level.

 Hold Department Supervisors and Line Leads accountable for results and follow-

up.

 Ensure shift handoffs are accurate, timely, and complete.

 Provide a clear end-of-shift performance report.

Decision Authority

The Shift Manager may:

 Reallocate employees within the shift.

 Adjust production priorities when conditions change.

 Request immediate support from Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, or other

departments.

 Stop work when safety, quality, or compliance is at risk.

 Escalate unresolved problems to senior leadership.

The Shift Manager does not independently change approved procedures, quality

requirements, production standards, or work-order specifications.

What Success Looks Like

 Employees work safely and follow GMP requirements.

 The shift understands the plan and current priorities.

 Production stays aligned across departments.

 Problems are assigned to the correct owner quickly.

 Support departments are engaged when needed.

 Leaders are held accountable for commitments.

 Shift performance and risks are communicated clearly.

 The next shift receives an organized handoff with no surprises.

Key Performance Measures

 Safety incidents and corrective-action completion

 Schedule attainment

 Production output compared with goal

 Labor performance and staffing alignment

 Downtime and response time

 Quality events and GMP compliance

 On-time shift reporting and handoff completion

Qualifications

 Manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience

 Strong communication and coordination skills

 Ability to make timely decisions under pressure

 Experience holding leaders accountable for results

 Working knowledge of safety, quality, and GMP requirements

 Ability to understand production data and identify performance gaps

 Willingness to work the assigned shift and support a 24-hour operation

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000