Responsibilities:

• Oversee off shift manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality expectations, and efficiency goals are achieved.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Monitor production equipment and coordinate troubleshooting efforts to reduce downtime and maintain consistent output.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and established operating procedures; assist with investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead, train, and develop production employees through coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
• Manage employee scheduling, training, performance, and accountability in coordination with company policies.
• Communicate production goals, priorities, and schedule changes to team members and ensure effective shift-to-shift handoffs.
• Track production metrics and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and control operating costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, workplace organization, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to resolve production challenges and support reliable manufacturing operations.

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Preferred experience in nonwoven, textile, printing, or converting operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze production performance, manage competing priorities, and make sound operational decisions.
• Experience with manufacturing reporting systems and production metrics.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.