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Shift Manager
Posting Start Date: 7/21/26
Job Location: Madison
Mission Statement
As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company's values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry.
Job Summary
Job Overview
A Shift Manager will be the Shift Leader for the day-to-day functions of their respective teams by managing associates and meeting the performance expectations based on planned output.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and develop team in the execution of the daily production plan.
- Review production schedules and line capacity to make decisions concerning staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, with consideration for budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Develop goals, measures, & reports to support key objectives defined by leadership.
- Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
- Provide summary information/reports on KPI performance to manufacturing leadership.
- Use technical expertise to identify solutions for problem-solving and improvement opportunities.
- Protect and properly manage the company's assets including plant, equipment, and inventory.
- Regularly audit the systems execution and provide feedback/direction to the Supervisors on completeness and accuracy.
- Evaluate the value stream and identify opportunities to eliminate non-value added steps in all manufacturing processes.
- Works to ensure consistent safety and systems training, implementation, and compliance across all shifts.
- Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- Identify, participate in, and lead Lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement throughout production environment.
- Coach associates to achieve performance standards with regards to safety, quality and productivity.
- Provide formal (appraisals) and informal positive and corrective feedback to associates on an on-going basis to manage performance.
- Conduct shift meetings to communicate key information and to build group cohesion.
- Promote good employee relations via sound business practices, employee involvement in process improvement, and strong communication.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of management.
- Provide hiring recommendations for production-related positions.
Job Requirements
- 4 year College Degree or equivalent education and work experiences
- 5 years or more manufacturing experience in a Supervisory role
- Knowledge of computer applications and functions
Skill Set
- Must have a personality that lends itself to initiating and leading people to reach their fullest potential.
- Computer literate (word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, etc…).
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Physical Requirements
- Required to work in a manufacturing environment and will be exposed to heat, noise and moving machinery, appropriate PPE should be worn.
- Must be able to work 8 or 12 hour shifts.
- Regularly required to stand and walk during full shift.
- Frequently required to grip, use hands, reach and lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally required to sit, climb, stoop, crouch, and crawl.
Mannington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.
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