Shift Manager 2nd and 3rd shift

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Shift Manager is the senior on-shift leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production and shipping operations. This role provides direct leadership and oversight to production and shipping supervisors.

As the primary escalation point and “go-to” resource, the Shift Manager drives decision-making, resolves operational issues in real time, and ensures consistent execution of standards across the shift.

Salary Range- $82,250-$102,813 Benefits- Medical/Dental

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all production and shipping activities to meet daily output, service, and performance targets

• Serve as the primary point of contact for supervisors, providing direction, support, and escalation management

• Monitor shift performance and adjust staffing, priorities, and resources to meet changing demands

• Ensure effective shift handoffs and alignment across all operating areas

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements

• Lead incident investigations and ensure timely completion of corrective actions

• Maintain high standards for housekeeping and safe work behaviors

Quality Oversight

• Ensure all products meet quality and food safety specifications

• Partner with Quality to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions

• Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures and critical control points

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and support production and shipping supervisors to drive accountability and performance

• Reinforce expectations, provide real-time feedback, and support employee relations as needed

• Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive shift culture

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track and drive key metrics including safety, quality, throughput, and service levels

• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions to improve shift performance

• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives within operations

Coordination & Communication

• Facilitate shift meetings to communicate priorities, performance, and key issues

• Act as the central communication link between departments during the shift

• Escalate critical issues to plant leadership as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

• Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership of supervisors or multiple functional areas

• Experience in production and shipping operations required; food manufacturing preferred

• Working knowledge of ERP systems and plant systems

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in a union environment preferred

Physical:  Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps,  and ladders on occasions,  sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months). 

Ability to work extended shifts (8–12 hours), including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Sensory: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

Mental/Reasoning:  Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

 

 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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