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Mid level area manager jobs call for professionals ready to own multi-location operations end to end, mentor frontline leads, and make decisions without constant oversight. Most openings are 15% on-site or hybrid across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with employers like Pharvaris, Amazon, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Position Title: Night Shift Manufacturing Area Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44193
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.
The Night Shift Manufacturing Area Manager is responsible for leading and managing manufacturing operations during the assigned night shift. This role ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. As the primary operations leader on shift, the Area Manager partners with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, solve operational challenges, and foster a culture of accountability and performance.
This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM, with flexibility required to support other shifts, weekends, or business needs as necessary.
What you’ll be doing.
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees to build a high-performing team.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Manage shift operations to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, efficiency, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to support a zero-incident mindset.
- Partner with Quality teams to maintain product standards, investigate non-conformances, and drive root cause analysis.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources teams to support operational success.
- Provide effective shift communications, including detailed handoff reporting and escalation of key operational issues to plant leadership.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety regulations, quality systems, and production processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and make critical decisions during overnight and off-shift hours.
- Understanding of production planning, maintenance coordination, and workforce management practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar continuous improvement certification.
- Experience with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Knowledge of employee relations and workforce management practices.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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: $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
Position Title: Night Shift Manufacturing Area Manager
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44193
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.
The Night Shift Manufacturing Area Manager is responsible for leading and managing manufacturing operations during the assigned night shift. This role ensures production goals are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. As the primary operations leader on shift, the Area Manager partners with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, solve operational challenges, and foster a culture of accountability and performance.
This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM, with flexibility required to support other shifts, weekends, or business needs as necessary.
What you’ll be doing.
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees to build a high-performing team.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Manage shift operations to ensure production schedules and customer requirements are achieved.
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, efficiency, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and safety standards.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to support a zero-incident mindset.
- Partner with Quality teams to maintain product standards, investigate non-conformances, and drive root cause analysis.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources teams to support operational success.
- Provide effective shift communications, including detailed handoff reporting and escalation of key operational issues to plant leadership.
What you’ll need to be successful.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety regulations, quality systems, and production processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and make critical decisions during overnight and off-shift hours.
- Understanding of production planning, maintenance coordination, and workforce management practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar continuous improvement certification.
- Experience with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Knowledge of employee relations and workforce management practices.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
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: $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . 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. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island
Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Mid Level Area Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level area manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight situations where you managed multiple locations or teams, hit measurable operational targets, or resolved problems independently. Tailor your resume to show scope and accountability, not just duties. Employers hiring at this level want proof you can run a district or region without heavy supervision, so concrete results and context carry more weight than titles alone.
Which companies hire mid level area managers?
Companies hiring mid level area managers right now include Pharvaris, Amazon, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Both large national operators and regional chains actively hire at this level, since multi-unit growth requires experienced managers who can execute consistently across locations without headquarters involvement.
Are there remote mid level area manager jobs?
Yes, though the role is largely field-based by nature. About 15% of mid level area manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering administrative responsibilities, reporting, and cross-location planning. Fully remote positions are rare because the work centers on in-person oversight of sites, staff, and operations across a defined geography.
How do I move up to a mid level area manager role?
The path runs through demonstrated depth in single-unit or team management first. Build a record of improving measurable outcomes, like sales growth, retention, or operational efficiency, then seek opportunities that expand your scope to multiple locations or departments. Employers promoting into mid level expect you to show independent judgment, project ownership, and the ability to develop others, not just execute instructions.
Which industries hire the most mid level area managers?
Mid Level area manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on multi-unit structures with consistent standards across locations, making experienced area managers essential for maintaining performance and scaling operations without adding corporate overhead.