Team Manager 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support 1st shift production team members to meet safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and Atmus safety standards.
• Manage shift-level KPIs including production output, scrap reduction, labor utilization, and downtime.
• Analyze KPIs and identify & facilitate projects to hit desired targets.
• Champion lean manufacturing initiatives, driving process improvements and operational excellence.
• Oversee and coordinate shift activities to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Facilitate shift handovers and maintain strong communication with other shift leaders and plant leadership.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, provide timely feedback, and support career development of team members.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of production documentation and shift reports.
• Manage attendance, scheduling, and shift staffing to ensure optimal coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in manufacturing operations leadership.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; filtration, automotive, or industrial product experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, shift-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, etc.) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a standing position and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and working in a production environment (noise, temperature, machinery exposure).

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, etc.).

Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, other personal and professional benefits.