Job ID: 52690
Location: Laurens, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 0 days ago
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a 3rd Shift Manager with experience in manufacturing for an automotive manufacturer in Laurens. Hours are Sunday night through Thursday night/Friday morning (11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.). The position is salaried and exempt from overtime and does require experience managing production workers in a manufacturing environment with robotics or CNC machinery.
DUTIES:
- Lead and manage all third-shift manufacturing operations, including production and die casting activities
- Oversee a team of approximately 25–30 hourly employees and shift leads
- Serve as the senior onsite leader during overnight hours with full facility responsibility
- Ensure production output, quality standards, and safety expectations match first and second shift performance
- Assign workstations and equipment, manage floor coverage, and adjust staffing as needed
- Hold employees accountable to attendance, PPE, safety procedures, and performance expectations
- Respond to escalations and emergency situations and follow established protocols
- Conduct pre-shift huddles and end-of-shift pass-downs to ensure clear communication
- Monitor housekeeping and 5S practices prior to shift handoff
- Support production continuity during breaks or staffing shortages when required
- Approve or deny time-off requests and manage attendance using internal systems
- Communicate key metrics, issues, and priorities to daytime leadership
- Partner with onsite safety and technical resources to ensure compliance and equipment readiness
- Participate in onboarding and cross-training across departments
- Maintain professional boundaries while supporting employee growth and development
- Avoid micromanagement while fostering accountability and consistency
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in a management position in a manufacturing environment is required
- Able to work and stay on 3rd shift (Sunday-Thurs 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.)
- Able to work additional hours or weekends as needed (this position is exempt)
- Able to work in Laurens, SC
- Proven ability to manage an entire facility or department with minimal oversight
- Background in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments with CNC or robotics machinery required
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to make decisions independently
- Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining a professional, respectful culture
- Familiarity with machining, die casting, or similar processes is a plus
- Automotive manufacturing experience preferred but not required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to train on day shift for 2 weeks (6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
PAY/BENEFITS:
- $70-$80k (but may be negotiable with a max up to $90k for more experience)
- Exempt position
- Comp time available following weekend support (must be planned in advance)
- Monthly bonus eligibility
- Structured 2-week training on day shift, followed by additional training on night shift
