Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Supervisor – 3rd Shift

Location: Pittsfield, MA
Shift: 3rd Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:45 PM–7:30 PM (occasional extended hours may be required)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: $62,000 - $72,000

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-recognized holidays
• 401k plus 50% match up to 6%

Details:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated 3rd Shift Plastic Injection Molding Supervisor to lead our Production team. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while supporting employee development, process improvement, and overall operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with manufacturing experience who can effectively manage production activities, coach team members, solve problems, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to achieve daily production goals, quality standards, and safety objectives.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across shifts and departments.
• Partner with Quality, Processing, Material Handling, Shipping, Maintenance, Engineering, and other teams to resolve production issues and improve workflow.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and technical skills.
• Monitor production schedules, equipment downtime, scrap rates, and operational performance, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and communicate process improvements to management and engineering teams.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide regular coaching and feedback.
• Review employee attendance, timekeeping, and payroll-related information for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports, shift documentation, and operational records

Qualifications

• 1+ year of lead or supervisor experience in manufacturing environment
• Machine operation experience

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