Shift Manager

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3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Great benefits including Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance;
Paid Time Off;
Paid Holidays; 401k & ESOP;
Profit Sharing;
Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Position Location:

DeSoto, Kansas

The Shift Manager is responsible for leading and managing production teams to achieve key performance metrics across Safety, Training, Hiring & Onboarding, and Employee Development
. This role serves as the primary leadership presence on assigned shifts and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence through strong communication, collaboration, and root-cause problem solving.

The Shift Manager works closely with cross-functional teams including Reliability, Quality, Shipping, Planning, Talent Acquisition, and Human Capital to ensure consistent performance and a positive employee experience.

People Development & Engagement

• Lead, coach, and mentor team members in alignment with Rehrig Pacific’s Core Values and Strategic Vision
• Complete Day One Onboarding for new employees using Spotlight
• Utilize the skill matrix to recognize performance, drive engagement, and support retention
• Conduct quarterly KA reviews
  , annual PEAs, and provide continuous performance feedback
• Identify training needs and implement development programs to strengthen team capabilities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Capital on staffing, succession planning, and talent development

Production Operations & Productivity

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership
  , ensuring compliance with safety standards and addressing concerns immediately
• Coordinate shift schedules and partner with staffing agencies to support changing labor demands
• Oversee daily production operations, manage priorities, and align shift goals with plant objectives
• Ensure compliance with plant cleanliness, food safety, and 5S standards
• Drive improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction and cycle efficiency
• Plan and deploy resources effectively to meet customer expectations
  
  Monitor production KPIs, perform root cause analysis
  , and engage technical teams as needed

Communication & Relationship Building

• Address performance issues and conflicts promptly and constructively
• Build strong relationships with team members to understand concerns, goals, and development needs
• Promote trust, accountability, and open communication across the shift and plant

• 3+ years of people management experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• 1+ year of injection molding experience (preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand or quickly learn mechanical systems, tooling, and plastic manufacturing processes
• Experience with JDE is a plus
• Ability to train and lead a diverse workforce
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing