Team Leader | Titleist

Acushnet Company•New Bedford, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Where Performance Meets Purpose Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose. What You Will Be Doing As a Shift Leader in our Golf Ball Plant manufacturing operations, you will lead teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency. You will set clear expectations, develop associates, and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment focused on continuous improvement. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing key manufacturing objectives, optimizing staffing and Work in Progress (WIP) levels, and ensuring effective machine utilization. You will coach and coordinate team members to meet production, quality, and cost targets while upholding safety and operational standards. Your leadership will play a key role in facilitating communication across shifts, supporting equipment maintenance activities, and integrating new processes. You will also take a hands-on approach to training and developing hourly manufacturing associates, supporting performance evaluations, and reinforcing a culture of recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are currently hiring Team Leaders to support multiple shifts at our Ball Plants in New Bedford and Dartmouth, MA. What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of supervisory experience required BA/BS degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership e xperience will be considered Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop teams Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Experience supporting training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in AGS and Microsoft Office applications Ability to complete a Leadership Assessment, which will be used as part of a behavior-based interview process Our Commitment to You At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Pay Range: $73,499.00-$91,795.00 Ready to Make an Impact? Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation. EEO and Additional Statements Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled. Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties. Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company. Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us. Acushnet Company participates is E-Verify. Please click here for more details. Global Candidate Privacy Notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of supervisory experience required
Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop teams
Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience supporting training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in AGS and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to complete a Leadership Assessment, which will be used as part of a behavior-based interview process

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership e xperience will be considered

Responsibilities

Lead teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Set clear expectations, develop associates, and foster a collaborative, high-performance environment focused on continuous improvement.
Implement key manufacturing objectives, optimizing staffing and Work in Progress (WIP) levels, and ensuring effective machine utilization.
Coach and coordinate team members to meet production, quality, and cost targets while upholding safety and operational standards.
Facilitate communication across shifts, supporting equipment maintenance activities, and integrating new processes.
Take a hands-on approach to training and developing hourly manufacturing associates, supporting performance evaluations, and reinforcing a culture of recognition, accountability, and continuous improvement.