Shift Manager
Company: Rehrig Pacific Company
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description D Shift: 7:00pm-7:30pm shift
with a rotating schedule Purpose of Role Through effective
leadership and management, the Shift Manager must drive the
critical performance metrics of Safety, Job Training, Hiring and
Onboarding, Growth and Development as well as perform high level
root cause analysis on identified improvement opportunities. The
Shift Manager, who at times may be the highest leadership position
within the plant during evenings or weekends, must effectively
collaborate and communicate with peers as well as other
cross-functional teams in reliability, quality, shipping, and
planning. Areas of Accountabilities People Development and
Engagement Coach, mentor, and lead shift team members and Rehrig
Pacific employees in accordance with our Core Values and Strategic
Vision. Complete Day One Onboarding for all new employees in
Spotlight. Utilize the skill matrix process for recognition that
drives company values, motivates, and retains associates. Complete
quarterly KA reviews for all associates, detailed annual PEAs, and
continuous value-added feedback. Identify the training needs of
team members and provide opportunities for skill development.
Implement training programs to enhance the capabilities of the
team. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment by
encouraging open communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Ensure
the team is appropriately staffed and skilled to meet our score
card goals. Assist the Talent Acquisition partners and Human
Capital in recruitment, succession, and talent development.
Production Shift Team Operations and Productivity Demonstrate
safety leadership by driving accountability for safety within the
production team, increase team safety awareness, ensure use of safe
work practices and compliance with safety rules, and take immediate
action to resolve safety concerns. Coordinate work schedules of
your assigned shift, engaging staffing agencies as needed to
support fluctuating labor requirements set by the production
manager. Oversee day-to-day operations, manage priorities, and
ensure the team is aligned with organizational goals. Monitor plant
cleanliness, Food Safety requirements and (5S) expectations,
practices and accountability. Identify and act on lead measures to
support plant achievement of scrap reduction and cycle efficiency
targets. Manage the planning and deployment of resources within the
shift to efficiently meet customer expectations. Monitor production
performance indicators and take appropriate action to identify root
cause of variances, engaging technical teams or management as
necessary for resolution. Communication and Relationship Building
Address conflicts and issues within the team promptly and
constructively. Mediate disputes, facilitate discussions, and
promote a positive working environment. Build strong relationships
with team members to understand their needs, concerns, and
aspirations. Cultivate a sense of trust and mutual respect.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Build strong relationships with
team members to understand their needs, concerns, and aspirations.
Cultivate a sense of trust and mutual respect. Preferred 3 years of
experience managing people in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred 1 years of injection molding experience. Excellent
Leadership Skills including strong interpersonal and verbal
communication skills. The ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
Technical aptitude – basic understanding of (or ability to quickly
learn) mechanical systems, tooling, & plastic manufacturing.
Experience with JDE system a plus. The ability to interact with and
train a diverse group of personnel. Ability to work cross
functionally.
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