AFTERNOON SHIFT MANAGER(Automotive Warehousing & Distribution (U.S.)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Shift Start Time: Monday-Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am
Location: Taylor, MI
Salary: $80K-$100K
Position Summary
The Afternoon Shift Manager oversees all warehouse and distribution operations during the afternoon/evening shift. This role is responsible for achieving production targets, maintaining a safe work environment, and leading a team to meet customer requirements in a fast-paced automotive logistics setting.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production
Manage all shift activities: receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping
Ensure production targets, KPIs, and customer delivery requirements are met
Allocate labor and resources to maximize efficiency and throughput
Coordinate with transportation and inventory teams for smooth material flow
Safety & Compliance
Enforce all health and safety policies and procedures
Lead safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations
Ensure proper use of PPE and safe equipment operation
Promote a strong safety-first culture
Team Leadership
Supervise, coach, and develop team leads and hourly staff
Manage attendance, performance, and disciplinary actions
Support hiring, onboarding, and training
Foster accountability and a positive team environment
Quality & Customer Service
Ensure product quality and adherence to customer specifications
Address and resolve operational and quality issues
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
Communication & Reporting
Provide daily shift reports (production, safety, staffing)
Ensure effective handoff and communication with other shifts
Escalate issues and risks as needed
Qualifications
3–5+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, or automotive supply chain
Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control
Automotive/JIT experience preferred
Knowledge of workplace health & safety standards
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Core Competencies
Leadership & team development
Operational execution
Safety focus
Time management & prioritization
Continuous improvement mindset
Working Conditions
Afternoon/Evening shift
Fast-paced warehouse environment
Standing/walking for extended periods
Overtime/weekends as required
Key Metrics
On-time shipping performance
Productivity (throughput, efficiency)
Safety performance
Quality/error rates
Attendance and workforce stability
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Numbers & Facts
Location
Taylor, MI
Salary
$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
Skills
Automotive Managementunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Distribution Operationsunmatched
Distribution Warehousingunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Energy Efficiencyunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operations Controlunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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