Manager Production - 3rd shift

About the role

We’re looking for a collaborative and results-driven Manager Production (3rd Shift) to lead a team at our West Plains, Missouri facility in a fast-paced, around-the-clock operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 3rd shift operations at the West Plains, Missouri facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production
• Provide day-to-day people leadership, including coaching, performance management, and team development
• Drive execution of production goals, ensuring alignment with quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Partner with day shift leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth handoffs and operational continuity across shifts
• Monitor performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement actions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce downtime, and optimize operations
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, policies, and procedures, promoting a strong safety-first culture
• Address and resolve operational issues in a timely manner, minimizing disruptions to production
• Communicate updates, priorities, and performance results clearly to leadership and team members
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and engaged team environment to support overall site performance

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced, shift-based environment
• Applies performance management practices to drive accountability, improve individual and team performance, and support employee growth
• Provides coaching, feedback, and guidance while fostering a positive, engaged, and results-driven team culture
• Demonstrates strong ability to plan and prioritize work, manage resources, and coordinate shift activities to meet production and operational goals
• Effectively adjusts priorities in response to changing conditions, ensuring alignment with business needs and maintaining continuity across shifts
• Uses a structured approach to organize tasks and drive execution
• Applies a practical and disciplined approach to identifying and resolving operational and process-related challenges
• Quickly assesses issues, determines root causes, and implements effective solutions to minimize disruption during shift operations
• Escalates concerns when needed and supports continuous improvement efforts
• Communicates clearly and effectively with team members, leadership, and cross-functional partners
• Supports smooth shift handoffs by sharing key updates, priorities, and performance information

Skills

• Microsoft office 365 and SAP experience
• Previous experience leading production in a complex manufacturing environment
• Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives
• Process improvement experience
• Leverage lean manufacturing principles

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Information

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the West Plaines, MO office and supports a 3rd shift schedule with a Sunday start. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position may require up to 10% travel.