Production Manager

Night Shift Production Manager – Nonwovens Manufacturing

The Night Shift Production Manager leads all manufacturing operations during the overnight shift within a high-volume nonwovens production environment. This role drives production performance, ensures strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and manages a team of supervisors and operators to consistently achieve throughput, efficiency, and uptime targets. The position requires hands-on leadership, deep understanding of nonwoven manufacturing processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, continuous 24/7 operation. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence on plant performance, team engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all night shift production operations to meet output, efficiency, and quality targets in a continuous nonwovens manufacturing environment.
• Lead shift supervisors and production teams by providing clear direction, coaching, and performance accountability.
• Monitor key production metrics, including throughput, scrap rates, uptime, and labor efficiency, and take timely action to address variances.
• Ensure proper operation of nonwoven production lines and maintain stable processes to support consistent product quality and yield.
• Troubleshoot process issues that impact product quality, consistency, and yield, escalating and collaborating with engineering and maintenance as needed.
• Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve equipment or process challenges and improve equipment reliability.
• Drive a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies and procedures and modeling safe behaviors on the production floor.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and incident investigations as needed, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all plant safety standards.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards through disciplined process control and standard work.
• Collaborate with quality teams to address defects and deviations, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Enforce standard work practices and process controls to maintain consistency and reduce variability in production.
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Manage staffing levels, attendance, and shift coverage to ensure adequate resources for safe and efficient operations.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement across the night shift.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and standardization efforts to streamline operations.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities related to downtime, scrap, and throughput challenges.
• Coordinate with maintenance to improve equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and support preventive maintenance activities.
• Partner with engineering on process improvements, technology upgrades, and new product introductions.
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions, clear handoffs, and continuity of operations.
• Act as a visible, hands-on leader on the production floor, engaging directly with operators and supervisors to resolve issues in real time.

Essential Skills:

• At least 5 years of production or manufacturing leadership experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a Production Manager or Supervisor role within a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience in nonwoven manufacturing, such as spunbond, meltblown, or similar processes.
• Experience leading teams in a 24/7 or continuous operation environment.
• Strong knowledge of production metrics, including throughput, scrap, uptime, and labor efficiency.
• Proficiency in process control, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated production leadership and supervision skills, including coaching and performance management.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a production environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in hygiene, medical, filtration, or technical textiles manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with nonwoven production lines in a high-speed, continuous environment.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience, including participation in or leadership of improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience working within a 2-2-3 night shift schedule or similar rotating shift structure.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Clemmons, NC.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Comprehensive benefits package including health, and paid time off.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Clemmons, NC.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.