• Manufacturing Manager

    Aerotek (Elmwood Park, NJ)


    Job Title: Second Shift Site Manager

     

    Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

     

    Pay Rate: $90,000 - $110,000 annually (depending on experience)

     

    Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (flexibility required up to 12:00 AM and occasional Saturdays)

    Job Summary

    The Second Shift Site Manager will lead and coordinate all second shift operations across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety departments in a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a safe, productive work environment while driving performance and fostering team engagement. This position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Oversee second shift operations to meet production, warehouse, and maintenance goals.

    + Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation standards.

    + Supervise department supervisors and hourly staff.

    + Plan labor and production schedules to meet demand and optimize efficiency.

    + Monitor production formulations and batching for product quality.

    + Drive KPIs including yield, throughput, waste, and downtime.

    + Manage warehouse inventory: receiving, storage, FIFO, and handling.

    + Coordinate maintenance activities and escalate critical issues.

    + Promote safety culture and enforce OSHA and plant safety policies.

    + Utilize digital tools (e.g., Red Zone, ERP/WMS) for tracking and communication.

    + Lead shift handoff and KPI meetings with cross-functional teams.

    + Act as senior decision-maker during second shift.

    + Train and coach team members to uphold company values.

    + Participate in HACCP and food safety initiatives.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.

    + 5+ years of leadership in food manufacturing or related environment.

    + Proven experience managing cross-functional teams.

    + Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory standards.

    + Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

    + Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

    + Proficient in digital production systems (Red Zone, ERP/WMS).

    + Strong leadership, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

    Preferred Skills

    + Experience with production paperwork and batch documentation.

    + Background in fryer or thermal processing environments.

    + Flexibility to work second shift hours and occasional weekends/holidays.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    Become part of a family-owned company where you can influence SOPs and manufacturing processes. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including PTO, sick pay, vacation, and holiday leave while leading impactful teams in a dynamic environment.

     

    Work Environment: Fast-paced food manufacturing facility with cross-departmental collaboration and a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

     

    health benefits - including dental and vision

     

    401k plan with matching program

     

    pto, holiday, vacation, sick time accrued

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Elmwood Park,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.