Production Shift Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the production shift manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily management and direction to 150+ employees to meet safety, quality, and production expectations in a fast-paced manufacturing plant, 6 direct reports.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP/QSR, and ISO
• Basic human resources skills, including assessment and selection techniques, performance management, health and safety awareness, and basic understanding of applicable labor law- title VII, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, EEO
• Knowledge of lean processes/techniques
• Experience in process manufacturing (plating)
• Experience in assembly/machining (lathe and mills), preferred
• May need to respond to requests and/or attend meetings “off shift”, or modify schedule to support department needs
• Demonstrated operations management experience in a factory operations leadership/ supervisory role managing team(s) of employees across multiple shifts running operations
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in safety & quality programs/practices and standards

I am excited to be applying for the position of production shift manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to department and works to ensure BU metric goals are met (Safety, Quality, Production);.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Requires knowledge in Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Plant and Facility Engineering, production
• Has completed a Secondary 5 and any combination of training and relevant experience
• Excellent communicator and good team spirit
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED
• Know how to build performing teams
• Respect ethics and values
• Know how to plan
• Assertive and persuasive abilities

In response to your job posting for production shift manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for plant Manager with current status and effectiveness of operations, communicating any safety, environmental, production, quality issues promptly.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Demonstrated experience in organizational change management and coaching techniques
• Demonstrated experience in TPM and LEAN principles preferred
• Previous experience as Production Superintendent or SR Production Supervisor
• It also requires technical knowledge of the product and its applications
• Previous experience in production/manufacturing environments including a general knowledge of packaging equipment
• Prefer Lean/ Continuous Improvement experience
• Knowledge of GMP for biological products and manufacturing requirements (material flow, cleaning methods…)
• Formal Lean manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma training preferred

I would like to submit my application for the production shift manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for regular on-site Quality and Food Safety technical support for production, trials and qualifications of new equipment, processes and products at our contract manufacturers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Previous exposure to lean manufacturing environment
• Experience using WMS or ERP
• Qualification through an apprenticeship program to NVQ level 3 or above or equivalent
• Pass medical
• Able to communicate at a professional and technical level with the customer, team and senior management
• Able to be a coach for team members
• Others as applicable
• Develops in conjunction with Plant leadership policies related to the production area, builds synergies with functional

I would like to submit my application for the production shift manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for counsel to the Plant Director and other managers in working with union representatives on matters of contract interpretation and administration.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Lean methods and Six Sigma yellow belt
• Knowledge and familiarity with automated manufacturing process/packaging technology is an asset
• Knowledge of GMP and industry standards is an asset
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills to prioritize workload and delegate responsibilities as needed
• Exposure to metals and/or machining industries
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered
• Set and monitor product quality standards
• Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives