Shift Manager

Shift Manager - Food Manufacturing

Location: Pennsylvania
Salary: $75,000 per year
Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (3rd Shift)
Future Schedule: Transitioning to a 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Lead a High-Performing Production Team

We are seeking an experienced Shift Manager to oversee production operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team performance while meeting customer expectations and production goals.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who thrives in a manufacturing setting, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage all production activities during your assigned shift
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Monitor production schedules and ensure goals are achieved efficiently
• Address and resolve production, quality, and safety issues in a timely manner
• Utilize performance metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Train, coach, motivate, and develop production team members
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Logistics, and HR teams to support production objectives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operating procedures
• Take ownership of shift performance, productivity, and workforce engagement

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Production Management
• Employee Supervision and Development
• Food Safety & Quality Compliance
• Workplace Safety Leadership
• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in food manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of production operations, safety, and quality systems
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Strong focus on employee development and accountability

What We're Looking For

• A safety-first leader
• Strong communicator and team builder
• Results-driven professional with a continuous improvement mindset
• Detail-oriented manager committed to quality and operational excellence
• Flexible and adaptable leader who can effectively manage changing production demands

Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Production efficiency and schedule attainment
• Product quality and customer satisfaction
• Reduction of waste and downtime
• Employee engagement, attendance, and retention
• Achievement of production and operational KPIs

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $75,000 annually
• Leadership opportunity with direct impact on plant success
• Career growth within a growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative, team-focused culture
• Opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Stable, full-time position with long-term potential

Apply Today!