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Shift Leader

Coty
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Oct 2025

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SHIFT LEADER

SANFORD, NC

 

 

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

 

Come join the Sanford Manufacturing Team!  The Sanford Production facility, one of the largest facilities within Coty, produces Skin Care, Nail and Fragrance products in our luxury and consumer goods categories.  At our production facilities the focus is on the safety of our employees and the quality of the products we produce.  The facility works in the fast-paced beauty industry requiring individuals to take the lead on projects and execute them with excellence.  Each member of the manufacturing team adds value by delivering the best balance of service, cost, and sustainability that deliver the Company’s corporate objectives.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The role of the Shift leader is to lead the shift daily by scheduling the employees to maximize output and achieve the production plan. They will assist the Production Manager in delivering the daily requirements for the shift.

 

Your main focus:

 

  • Coordinates production plan for the shift, while ensuring adherence to plant procedures and standards.
  • Serve as first point of contact in advanced troubleshooting on a daily basis.  Including developing robust problem statements for root cause problem solving.
  • Ensure onboarding and training of new employees on their shifts.
  • Provides feedback to Production Manager regarding Operators and temporary employees (performance - skills, knowledge, behavior), including input for training plans. 
  • Coordinate staffing plan for the shift ensuring vacation coverage is adequate for production.
  • Review work orders for TAL and Inventory accuracy; resolve discrepancies to root cause.

 

 

Leading the team:

 

  • Coaches employees consistently on safety, quality, and production processes.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively under pressure.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team.
  • Lead the culture of following standards at the plant.
  • Lead shift handover meetings to ensure continuity between shifts.

 

Continuous improvement:

 

  • Identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve productivity and reduce waste.
  • Update plant standards and procedures when they do not exist or are not clear enough.

 

Project management

 

  • Ensure the Initiative Management process is followed when executing Line Trials, including the proper resourcing is on the line.
  • Validating production lines are ready to run after handover of initiatives or engineering products.
  • Assist manager in selecting team members for projects.

 

 

Key Success Measures:

 

  • Delivery of daily safety performance, ensuring safety systems are executed and 5S Standards are adhered to.
  • All products are produced within Quality specifications, and all deviations from specifications are investigated.
  • Production requirements are delivered in the right quantity and at the right time.
  • Production meets the scrap targets for all raw materials and components.
  • Staffing and Cost targets are achieved for scheduled production runs.

 


Working for Coty means
 our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

 

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