Supervisor, Plastics & Knits - 3rd Shift

Velcro • Somersworth, NH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Plastics & Knits leads and coordinates operational resources on an assigned shift to meet daily safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and materials-utilization objectives, aligned with strategy deployment goals. The role supervises production operations—including machinery, assembly, and material handling—and supports successful output across the facility.

The supervisor monitors production schedules and process controls, assigns and directs personnel, ensures quality-system compliance and timely MRB disposition, and works with department managers and supervisors to achieve organizational goals. The position also oversees employee training, development, performance management, safety programs, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives. The supervisor may operate production equipment to support on-time delivery and provides operational support across the value streams as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and/or applicable vocational experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills, including MS Office, Oracle, and SPC programs.
• Effective communication and written skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategy deployment and Lean principles.
• Ability to be flexible in assigned tasks, duties, schedules, locations, and travel.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, train, and develop manufacturing supervisors, technical resources, and production associates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operations on an assigned shift, including machinery, assembly, and material handling operations.
• Monitor daily schedules using manufacturing and process controls.
• Organize daily assignments and direct personnel to achieve productivity goals.
• Ensure quality-system compliance and timely MRB disposition.
• Work with department managers and supervisors to achieve organizational goals.
• Supervise, train, develop, and manage the performance of employees.
• Drive safety, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
• Conduct performance reviews and set employee development plans.
• Monitor and implement safety programs.
• Build teams and mentor Lead Hands and production employees.
• Use fact- and data-driven decision-making to address operational challenges.
• Use MS Office applications, Oracle, ADP, and other relevant systems and programs.
• Operate production equipment as needed to ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Provide operational support to the Operations Manager, Value Streams Manager, Production Associates, and support resources across the value streams.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription coverage, with HSA and HRA options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness and incentive program.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement savings plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with a 5.5% company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• 13 paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Financial wellness benefit (Smart Dollar®).
• Employee recognition programs.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Charitable or educational matching gift program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous time-off.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager