Team Leader I

Acushnet Company•New Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Shift Leader in our Golf Ball Plant manufacturing operations, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. You’ll lead by example—setting clear goals, empowering your team, and creating an environment where continuous improvement thrives. By recognizing and leveraging the unique strengths of each associate, you’ll help build a collaborative and inclusive workplace that delivers exceptional results. In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing key manufacturing objectives, optimizing staffing and Work in Progress (WIP) levels, and ensuring efficient machine utilization. You’ll coach and coordinate team members to meet production, quality, and cost targets while upholding safety and operational standards. Your leadership will be essential in facilitating communication across shifts, integrating new processes, and supporting equipment maintenance. You’ll also play a hands-on role in training, performance evaluation, and fostering a culture of recognition and accountability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of supervisory experience required
Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage teams
Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities
Experience in training and continuous improvement initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in AGS and Microsoft Office applications
Will be required to complete a Leadership Assessment which will be used in a behavior-based interview

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree and manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implementing key manufacturing objectives
Optimizing staffing and Work in Progress (WIP) levels
Ensuring efficient machine utilization
Coaching and coordinating team members to meet production, quality, and cost targets while upholding safety and operational standards
Facilitating communication across shifts
Integrating new processes
Supporting equipment maintenance
Training
Performance evaluation
Fostering a culture of recognition and accountability