Manufacturing Manager 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Manager (3rd Shift)

$120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus + Progression to Directorship + Training + PTO + Medical + Dental + Vision

La Vergne, Tennessee (Commutable from: Nashville, Smyrna, Murfreesboro)

Are you an Engineering Supervisor or Manufacturing Leader looking to step into a 3rd shift Manufacturing Manager role, with a clear pathway to transition onto 1st shift while progressing into senior leadership and directorship?

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical overnight operation, where you'll be trusted to drive performance, develop leaders, and prepare yourself for long-term progression into daytime operations and executive‑level leadership.

This growing global business is a leader within its niche, partnering with well‑known customers to deliver high‑quality, tailored manufacturing solutions. Continued investment and expansion mean strong stability, long‑term growth, and genuine advancement opportunities.

In this role, you will oversee all 3rd shift manufacturing and testing operations, leading a team of supervisors, reporting directly to the Director of Operations. You'll focus on performance, people development, and continuous improvement, while positioning yourself to step onto 1st shift as part of your long‑term progression plan.

This position is ideal for a supervisor or manager with manufacturing experience who wants increased responsibility, influence across the business, and a defined route into senior management and directorship.

• Lead and develop 3rd shift manufacturing and testing operations
• Manage and mentor a team of supervisors
• Clear progression onto 1st shift and into senior leadership/directorship

• Supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement or process improvement initiatives
• Ambitious leader seeking long‑term progression into senior management