Manager (Head Coach), Production Operations, Night, Air Manufacturing Innovation

About the role

We are seeking a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing teams, delivering results, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong operational discipline with a people-first leadership style and can successfully navigate the unique challenges of leading a night-shift operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end night shift operations for AM93 production and Shipping & Receiving activities.
• Ensure teammates have the information, materials, resources, and support needed to deliver on safety, quality, cost, and delivery commitments.
• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Quality, and day-shift leadership teams to sustain operational performance and drive continuous improvement across the site.
• Lead and develop front-line coaches and teammates, creating an engaged and accountable culture.
• Drive execution against site priorities and key performance indicators.
• Ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and operational handoffs.
• Lead daily management systems, standard work, and escalation processes.
• Partner with Maintenance to respond to equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Support implementation of AMS, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster an environment where safety is integrated into every aspect of the operation.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships that improve flow, responsiveness, and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, business administration, industrial engineering or related field.
• Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading people and teams.
• Experience driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to work on-site Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, business administration, industrial engineering or related field.
• Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading people and teams.
• Experience driving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to work on-site Tuesday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations on off-shifts or night shifts.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Daily Management Systems, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with workforce planning, labor management, and production scheduling.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production reporting tools, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Experience supporting Shipping & Receiving or warehouse operations.