Unit Manager

Job Description

Unit Manager - Assembly

Location: Columbus, MS
Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite
Salary: $70,500-$101,500 annually, based on experience and education
Shift: Evening (3:00 PM-11:00 PM) or Night (11:00 PM-7:00 AM)

Sirius Staffing is seeking Unit Managers - Assembly for direct-hire opportunities with a leading manufacturing company in Columbus, MS. These positions are responsible for overseeing production teams, meeting operational goals, and ensuring high standards of safety, product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a data-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Positions will primarily support evening shift, with potential night-shift assignments. Candidates must be flexible to work multiple shifts and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing team members to achieve daily production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Assign and coordinate work activities based on production schedules and operational priorities.
• Support employee training, motivation, development, and workplace safety.
• Monitor daily production performance, including quality, scrap, labor efficiency, and housekeeping.
• Manage employee performance evaluations and participate in personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance data, and communicate results to management.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, scrap reduction, defect reduction, and corrective actions for recurring quality issues.
• Support quality improvement programs, production audits, and new manufacturing process implementations.
• Engage team members in operational goals, improvement projects, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a team-based environment.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated data-driven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training preferred.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team leader.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; SAP experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work evening or night shifts and weekends as operational needs require.
• Interest in long-term leadership development and advancement opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $70,500-$101,500, depending on qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 5%.
• Company-funded pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, with additional days based on seniority.
• 12 paid holidays and sick time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sirius Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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