Shift Manager

Join SRTX, where textile innovation meets a dynamic, performance-driven culture. As a B Corp certified company, SRTX leads the way in sustainability and technology with our groundbreaking product, Sheertex—one of the world’s strongest polymers, offering 50 times more wears than average tights, and making a lasting environmental impact. But it’s our people and our culture that truly set us apart.

At SRTX, we live by four core values that shape everything we do:

• Be Resilient: Challenges and change are part of the game, and we embrace them with enthusiasm. Whether a project shifts direction or fails, we rise to the next opportunity with the same energy and problem-solving mindset. Adaptability, persistence, and a passion for tackling hard problems are at the heart of resilience at SRTX.
• Get Sh*t Done: Speed, creativity, and focus drive our ability to scale and grow. At SRTX, you can trust that when a task is handed off, it will be completed efficiently and effectively. We cut through complexity, prioritize the right things, and push forward with urgency, ensuring that we meet our goals and exceed expectations.
• Give a F*ck About SRTX: Passion and pride fuel our work. Every member of our team cares deeply about doing the right thing for SRTX, showing their commitment through action and accountability. This sense of ownership and dedication is key to our success as we strive to lead the textile industry into a more sustainable future.
• Be Shame Free: We hold ourselves to high ethical standards, pushing for continuous improvement without compromise. At SRTX, we encourage transparency and accountability, empowering our team to make bold decisions without fear of failure or judgment.

Our performance-based culture thrives on collaboration and innovation. With 250+ problem-solvers working across departments in our shared office and factory headquarters, every team member has the chance to leave a lasting impact. SRTX is where passion, resilience, and innovation come together to shape the future of textiles.

The Shift Manager, Production is responsible for overseeing the operations of the production floor, ensuring all manufacturing deadlines and key performance metrics are met. This role will lead, manage, and hold the production team accountable to achieve business goals, optimize performance, and maintain a safe and positive working environment.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working rotating shifts, including day and night.

Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: 

• • Execute work orders weekly (and eventually daily) to deliver the correct parts in the correct quantities and at the highest quality standards.
  • Drive key metrics including reducing labor rate, waste rate, and overhead while increasing production volume.
  • Monitor production to ensure output meets quality standards and resolve operational issues promptly.
  • Present analytical reports on efficiencies, labor, waste, production volumes, and other KPIs.
  • Lead process excellence and Lean manufacturing initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• People Management:

  • Lead, manage, and hold the production team accountable to performance and targets.
  • Foster a positive employee relations environment by ensuring respect and professional growth opportunities.
  • Provide leadership in workforce planning, talent management, and employee development.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion within the team and address employee satisfaction concerns proactively.
  • Assess team performance and promote individual development through coaching, counseling, and leadership.

  Health & Safety:

  • Enforce health and safety precautions across the production floor.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role +3 years in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working 4x4 rotating work shift patterns (e.g. essentially 4 working days & 4 days off, 12 hours working shifts, rotating weekly from day to night shifts).
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficient with software applications and computer technology.
• Embrace Rapid Change

What we offer:

• RRSP matching contribution 
• Birthday day off & Sheertex tights gift
• Employee perks program
• Parental leave & PPE allowance
• Paid time off & sick leave
• Health & dental benefit insurance 
• Access to Telemedicine services (Dialogue)
• Donation matching & volunteer time off
• Commute perks with Opus & Cie & bike program
• Learning & career growth opportunities 
• Snacks, coffee, and a collaborative work environment!

We are excited to welcome a dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to our mission. If you possess the skills and experience outlined above, and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment, we encourage you to apply. Together, let's innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future of SRTX!

In alignment with SRTX’s conviction that social and environmental sustainability is a natural part of being a successful business, it is incumbent for managers and above to reflect those values in their everyday decision-making. We require all employees to act ethically, transparently and responsibly. SRTX is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions and full Circularity within the next several years. This commitment manifests across business activities for which you are responsible as outlined elsewhere on this job description.