Mid Level Shift Manager Jobs
Mid level shift manager jobs go to professionals ready to own floor operations end to end, mentor junior staff, and make real-time staffing and process decisions with limited oversight. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with employers like Cleveland-Cliffs, GXO Logistics, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for leading teams of hourly and salary, bargaining and non-bargaining employees in completing material receiving and delivery activities that enable the plant to meet daily production targets. This role directly supports daily production, the Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for troubleshooting problems as they arise and allocating resources and manpower accordingly to resolve issues without impact to plant throughput performance. The Material Area Shift Manager is also responsible for directly managing a team of salaried non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Handling Shift Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for Manpower Management including Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, Stellantis Production Way Involvement and Retention
- Utilizes problem solving skills and knowledge in lean methodology and tools to root cause and resolve top issues
- Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership
- Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application
- Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators
- Experience in resolving employee conflicts with professionalism and integrity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused in production control, supply chain or material handling
- Experience Working in a Unionized Environment
- Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge
INTRODUCTION
The Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for leading teams of hourly and salary, bargaining and non-bargaining employees in completing material receiving and delivery activities that enable the plant to meet daily production targets. This role directly supports daily production, the Material Handling Shift Manager is responsible for troubleshooting problems as they arise and allocating resources and manpower accordingly to resolve issues without impact to plant throughput performance. The Material Area Shift Manager is also responsible for directly managing a team of salaried non-bargaining employees, accountable for employee hiring, training, performance and retention. The Material Handling Shift Manager participates in and promotes lean Stellantis Production Way activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for Manpower Management including Employee Hiring, Training, Performance, Stellantis Production Way Involvement and Retention
- Utilizes problem solving skills and knowledge in lean methodology and tools to root cause and resolve top issues
- Interacts with all levels of the organization including bargaining and non-bargaining hourly and salary employees as well as executive leadership
- Leads Safety, Quality and Cost initiatives set forth by the Plant and Corporate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to demonstrate lean manufacturing knowledge and application
- Ability to direct the workforce and deliver results on Key Performance Indicators
- Experience in resolving employee conflicts with professionalism and integrity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused in production control, supply chain or material handling
- Experience Working in a Unionized Environment
- Stellantis Production Way Logistics Pillar knowledge
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Who's Hiring
- Cleveland-Cliffs11
- GXO Logistics9
- Amazon5
- Ryder System5
- Adventist Healthcare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services32
- Automotive15
- Manufacturing12
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Retail8
Mid Level Shift Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level shift manager job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight situations where you ran a shift independently, resolved operational problems without escalating, or trained newer team members. Tailor your application to show measurable results, such as reduced turnover, faster throughput, or improved safety compliance. Employers at this level want candidates who have already handled accountability, not candidates who are ready to try it.
Which companies hire mid level shift managers?
Companies hiring mid level shift managers right now include Cleveland-Cliffs, GXO Logistics, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from multi-location operations, distribution centers, and service businesses that rely on consistent shift coverage and need managers who can run a team without constant supervision.
Are there remote mid level shift manager jobs?
Yes, though most shift manager roles are on-site by nature. About 3% of mid level shift manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be in scheduling coordination, operations oversight, or workforce management rather than floor-based supervision. If remote work is a priority, filtering by those operational functions will return the most relevant results.
How do I move up to a mid level shift manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. That means taking on closing or opening shifts independently, volunteering to train new hires, and finding ways to improve a process rather than just execute it. Employers promoting into mid level roles look for consistent reliability, evidence of initiative, and a history of handling problems without escalating every decision upward.
Which industries hire the most mid level shift managers?
Mid Level shift manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate on shift-based schedules, manage high volumes of hourly staff, and depend on experienced managers who can maintain productivity and compliance across every shift without a senior leader present.