Requisition ID: 39314 

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Shift Manager, Manufacturing

Easton, ME

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

We’re looking for a hands-on and motivated Shift Manager to lead production operations at our Easton facility. This is more than just a supervisory role—you’ll be the go-to person for managing production, maintenance, and inventory control while fostering a positive and high-performing team environment.

As the key onsite decision-maker, you’ll handle day-to-day operations, oversee seasonal staff, and ensure the facility runs smoothly and efficiently. If you’re someone who’s worked their way up, knows how to get their hands dirty, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to take ownership and make a real impact.

What you’ll be doing.

• Actively communicate product being made to operators and supervisors in all departments. 
• Administer supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  
• Advise, coordinate and lead all activities within area of responsibility at the Easton facility.  
• Assist in preparation for, completion, review, and follow up, for audits.  
• Communicate line status as changes occur to packaging supervisor, production supervisor and control room. 
• Confer with quality control personnel throughout shift to ensure compliance with customer specifications. 
• Direct and coordinate necessary grading changes to meet quality standards. 
• Direct and coordinate packaging changeovers throughout shift to meet schedule.   
• Ensure overall administrative responsibilities are fulfilled. 
• Evaluate job performance with each employee. 
• Evaluate product placed on hold, work with Q.C. Department to determine disposition of product in question.    
• Inspect physical condition of various respective areas and equipment. Ensure work orders for repairs and requisitions for the replacement of equipment are completed. 
• Investigate and report on any foreign matter/material found in product or packaging. 
• Maintain all reporting done on day-to-day operation, such as payroll, cleaning schedules, recovery reports, and performance reviews. 
• Monitor general operations through use of computers and control sheets to know production and equipment status.  
• Perform all duties on either day or night shift as assigned, and/or required by demands. 
• Prepare work schedules. 
• Refer to master product schedule to determine that the proper amount of the labels required are packed.  

What you’ll need to be successful. 

• Four-year degree from college or university in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership production experience.   
• Strong management and leadership experience. 
• Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises, moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
   

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package: $65,500.00 - $87,400.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.