Manufacturing Shift Manager – 3rd Shift

Location: San Jose, Ca


Shift: 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)


Pay Range: $90,000 – $105,000 / year (Bonus Eligible)


Job Type: Full-Time


Language Preferred: Bilingual English / Spanish 


About the Role


Are you an experienced manufacturing leader with expertise in rubber processing? We are seeking a results-driven 3rd Shift Manufacturing Shift Manager to oversee our nighttime plant operations from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM.


In this role, you will lead a high-performing, multilingual team, maintain high safety standards, and optimize our end-to-end production cycle. If you have strong hands-on experience in rubber manufacturing, a passion for process improvement, and excellent bilingual communication skills, we want to hear from you!


What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: $90,000 – $105,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
  
  
• Bonus Potential: Eligible for annual performance incentive bonuses
  
  
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  
  
• Financial Security: 401(k) company-sponsored retirement plan and Life Insurance
  
  
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
  
• Career Growth: Professional development and learning opportunities
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Operations Leadership: Supervise 3rd-shift operations to ensure high efficiency, minimal downtime, and on-time delivery across all processing stages (mixing, extrusion, molding, curing, and finishing).
  
  
• Team & Safety Management: Mentor and direct supervisors, technicians, and operators. Strictly enforce HSE regulations, OSHA guidelines, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols while conducting thorough incident investigations.
  
  
• Bilingual Communication: Lead, instruct, and align team members in both English and Spanish to ensure smooth shift operations.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement & Quality: Partner with QA and R&D to drive process improvements, support new product launches, and uphold quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
  
  
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with Maintenance on preventive machinery care and align with Supply Chain on material needs, inventory, and capacity planning.
  
  
• Cost & Tech Oversight: Manage shift budgets, execute cost-saving initiatives, and assess modern technology upgrades.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience


Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Technology, or a related technical field.
  
  
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on rubber manufacturing experience with proven supervisory/managerial leadership.
  
  
• Technical Skills: Solid knowledge of rubber compounding, curing, and molding processes (compression, injection, transfer).
  
  
• Language: Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal communication).
  
  
• Quality Systems & Tech: Familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949/AS9100 standards and proficiency in production planning software / MS Office.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Prior background in automotive, aerospace, industrial, or specialty rubber manufacturing.
  
  
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certifications.
  
  
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SYSPRO, Oracle).
  
  

Work Environment & Schedule

• Shift Hours: 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Note: No shift differential applies.
  
  
• Environment: Standard manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heavy machinery, heat, noise, and raw rubber materials.
  
  
• Flexibility: Occasional extended hours or weekend shifts may be required during peak production cycles.