Fabric Team Lead — Night Shift, High-Volume Production

Colonial Group; Hampton (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a Fabric Team Leader to supervise a 9–35 person team in a high-volume fabric operation. The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to read and execute complex workflows.

The shift is 6pm–6am, Sunday through Tuesday with every other Saturday, reporting to the Manufacturing Team Leader. The incumbent will review production schedules, monitor quality, and maintain records and reports while enforcing safety standards and coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with nonwovens is preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• ISO knowledge.
• Operator training programs.
• Fork Truck experience.
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 9–35 associates.
• Review production schedules and allocate manpower.
• Enter production data for orders and track shift performance.
• Oversee time and attendance and annual reviews.
• Review scheduling and adjust as needed to meet production goals.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate with facilities for equipment breakdowns and repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety minded

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Fabric

JOB TITLE: Fabric Team Leader

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Team Leader

Hours: 6pm -6am

Shift: Sunday - Tuesday, every other Saturday

SUMMARY:

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of associates engaged in a variety of operations. Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources. Maintains workplace safety and the quality of work; meets production schedules, and trains, or assures training is carried out. Keeps necessary records, develops and presents reports and other documentation. Works to instructions, specifications and procedures, both written and verbal. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and products. Performs related and additional duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• The ability to understand complex written and verbal instructions
• The ability to read and interpret complex documentation
• Leadership of associates
• Responsible for a Team of between 9-35 associates
• Responsible to key in production data for single production orders and/or end-of-shift production
• Time and attendance for associates
• Annual performance Reviews
• Review scheduling and adjust if needed
• Monitor production lines to ensure that product is made to the highest quality
• Disciplinary action with associates as needed about company policy
• Manage time off, i.e., vacation, personal time
• Manage overtime coverage for opposite shifts and up to shifts within the department
• Enforce/educate safety with the Team
• Communicate with the facilities department in the event of a breakdown within the department
• Experience in the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment and the use of common hand tools
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in nonwovens
• Operator training programs
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Experience with fiber blending, carding, needle punch, winding, slitting, etc.
• Hands-on doer
• Fork Truck experience
• Lean manufacturing experience
• ISO knowledge

TRAINING:

• Lock-out Tag-out
• Basic hazardous communication
• PPE
• On the job safety review

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continuous standing
• Frequent walking
• Frequent pushing/pulling
• Frequent upper extremity use