• Shift Manager

    Rehrig Pacific Company (De Soto, KS)


    Shift Manager

     

    Job ID: 5116

     

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    Position Location: DeSoto, Kansas

     

    3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am

     

    Great benefits including Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 401k & ESOP; Profit Sharing; Tuition Reimbursement and more!

    Purpose of the Role

    The Shift Manager is responsible for leading and managing production teams to achieve key performance metrics across Safety, Training, Hiring & Onboarding, and Employee Development. This role serves as the primary leadership presence on assigned shifts and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence through strong communication, collaboration, and root-cause problem solving.

     

    The Shift Manager works closely with cross-functional teams including Reliability, Quality, Shipping, Planning, Talent Acquisition, and Human Capital to ensure consistent performance and a positive employee experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    People Development & Engagement

    + Lead, coach, and mentor team members in alignment with Rehrig Pacific-s Core Values and Strategic Vision

    + Complete Day One Onboarding for new employees using Spotlight

    + Utilize the skill matrix to recognize performance, drive engagement, and support retention

    + Conduct quarterly KA reviews, annual PEAs, and provide continuous performance feedback

    + Identify training needs and implement development programs to strengthen team capabilities

    + Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

    + Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Capital on staffing, succession planning, and talent development

    Production Operations & Productivity

    + Demonstrate strong safety leadership, ensuring compliance with safety standards and addressing concerns immediately

    + Coordinate shift schedules and partner with staffing agencies to support changing labor demands

    + Oversee daily production operations, manage priorities, and align shift goals with plant objectives

    + Ensure compliance with plant cleanliness, food safety, and 5S standards

    + Drive improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction and cycle efficiency

    + Plan and deploy resources effectively to meet customer expectations

    + Monitor production KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and engage technical teams as needed

    Communication & Relationship Building

    + Address performance issues and conflicts promptly and constructively

    + Build strong relationships with team members to understand concerns, goals, and development needs

    + Promote trust, accountability, and open communication across the shift and plant

    Knowledge, Skills & Experience

    + 3+ years of people management experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

    + 1+ year of injection molding experience (preferred)

    + Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

    + Technical aptitude with the ability to understand or quickly learn mechanical systems, tooling, and plastic manufacturing processes

    + Experience with JDE is a plus

    + Ability to train and lead a diverse workforce

    + Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

     

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