Mgr-Manufacturing Nightshift IMS

Responsibilities

• Model the “safety first” behaviors we expect of all employees by ensuring that operational procedures and processes are performed safely and provide a safe work environment.
• Own and manage manpower across all production.
• Allocate supervisors and operators to ensure balanced coverage across operations.
• Control labor utilization including overtime and double time to align with cost targets.
• Adjust staffing based on real-time conditions (downtime, priority changes, bottlenecks).
• Monitor labor productivity and drive improvements in labor efficiency.
• Manage absenteeism, shift coverage, and workforce flexibility through cross-training.
• Develop and implement initiatives to motivate the workforce while identifying opportunities to optimize labor utilization and reduce overall labor costs.
• Review production reports for accuracy and identify trends.
• Track and analyze productivity, quality, and labor performance metrics.
• Consolidate and generate reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal standards.
• Enforce adherence to policies, SOPs, and work rules.
• Promote safe work practices and actively drive EHS performance.
• Lead resolution of production, EHS, and quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor effectiveness of solutions and prevent recurrence.
• Escalate issues to Maintenance, Engineering, and R&D as needed.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and labor utilization.
• Identify and drive 5S improvements across all work areas.
• Support implementation of new products, processes, and equipment.
• Monitor trials and collect process data to support improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a similar production environment.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with workforce management systems and labor scheduling tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.