Production Manager

Job Title: Night Shift Production Manager – Nonwovens Manufacturing

Job Description

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.

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