Reporting to the Finishing Business Manager, the Team Manager provides direct leadership to finishing operations, supervising the day-to-day production, safety, quality, and performance of 15–20 hourly direct reports. This role requires an action-oriented leader who can make timely decisions, prioritize effectively under pressure, and collaborate across shifts to meet plant objectives.Schedule: This person will lead our B Team, which works Monday - Friday, 3PM-11PMKey ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership & DevelopmentPerformance Management: Coach, counsel, and manage corrective action processes; conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable development feedback.Talent Development: Evaluate department proficiencies to design and execute training plans for key shift roles.Shift Administration: Manage attendance records, vacation schedules, and payroll processing; ensure consistent application of company policies.Talent Acquisition: Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and selecting new team members.Emergency Response: Provide clear direction during emergencies, evacuations, or employee injuries.Operations & Continuous ImprovementFloor Presence: Spend a minimum of 50% of the shift on the manufacturing floor.Performance Tracking: Facilitate daily Tier I reviews, update metrics, and maintain accurate shift production and batch documentation.Root Cause Analysis: Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, downtime, quality defects, and resource constraints.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Process Engineering teams to resolve technical issues; communicate shift status to plant leadership.Workplace Organization: Maintain high housekeeping standards and conduct regular 5S audits.Safety CultureCompliance: Enforce company safety standards and mentor team members on safe practices.Audits & Oversight: Conduct routine safety audits to proactively mitigate workplace hazards.Incident Response: Lead investigations and complete formal documentation for all accidents and near-misses.
