First Line People Leader (12 Hour Rotating Shifts) - Supervisor Position

Arrow Specialties USA, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a First Line Leader - Shift Supervisor to oversee a shift at the Spruance Manufacturing Plant in Richmond, VA. This full-time, salaried role leads machine operators, drives safety, quality and cost objectives, and plans resources for a 12-hour rotating schedule.

You will coach and develop staff, manage staffing levels, and ensure SOP adherence while fostering engagement and accountability. Overtime is available; annual bonus incentives apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial manufacturing or similar setting.
• 1–2+ years of direct people supervisory/leadership experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge or training is a plus.
• Process and personal safety awareness is essential.
• Ability to learn and navigate digitally enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of machine operators to safely achieve production, quality and cost goals.
• Coach, develop and provide feedback to team members to improve capability.
• Hire, retain and develop talent; promote inclusion and accountability.
• Plan shift activities and resources; communicate performance and goals.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safety practices; monitor costs.
• Coordinate staffing and provide coverage on weekends/evenings/nights as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team development

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Outlook

Timekeeping systems

Reporting tools

Job description

First Line Leader - Shift Supervisor

Position: Full Time, Salaried Position, (Exempt role with annual bonus incentive)

Schedule:12-Hour Rotating Shift

Location: Spruance Manufacturing Plant Site

5401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, Virginia 23234

www.ARCLIN.com

Job Overview and Summary:

In this role, a high-performing first-line leader supervisor:

• Completes all required operations and safety conversations and audits on time.
• Maintains zero preventable safety incidents on their shift.
• Delivers on the production plan.
• Keeps scrap and quality losses below plant targets.
• Develops cross-trained operators to improve staffing flexibility.
• Maintains accurate shift documentation and communication.
• Builds a culture where employees feel respected, engaged, and accountable.

First Line Leader - Shift Supervisor is a salaried leadership role focused on leading a team of shift-based operators and manufacturing operations staff - this position will support people leadership, development and engagement, coaching, discipline and overall operational performance during the shift.

The First Line Leader's Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively leads a team of machine operators to safely achieve production, quality, and cost objectives while fostering employee engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and compliance with company policies and operational standards. Leads a team of plant operators and staff through core activities such as planning shift activities and resources to optimize performance in line with production goals; Communicates shift performance (safety, production, quality, etc.) goals, metrics and outcomes to team members; Builds an understanding of the team's contribution to the shift/site/business goals
• Operates with excellence by engaging team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, eliminate waste, remove barriers, and build a sense of ownership and pride
• Responsible for coaching and holding team accountable for safety, behavior, performance, and quality
• Coaches, develops and provides performance feedback to team members to build capabilities, align on expectations and improve team effectiveness
• Hires, retains and develops talent to meet current and future capabilities; Promotes a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment
• Partners with leaders to stay informed of the business strategy and needs
• Effectively communicate and implement site directions and messages to team ensuring the work alignment is clear
• Ensures work is completed per published schedule
• Facilitates team processes, including problem solving and issue resolution
• Ensures employees comply with established Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitors and makes adjustments to controllable costs for shift (i.e. overtime, operating supplies)
• Completes Leader Standard Work practices, including frequent line walks
• Initiates awards and recognition for individuals and/or teams, and celebrates area’s accomplishments
• Organizes and manages staffing levels to ensure adequate support for production needs
• Addresses personnel issues on shift effectively
• Able to provide coverage on weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled, on a regular basis; Able to work overtime as needed (Overtime work incentive available)

Our Continuous Manufacturing operations team delivers innovative and life-saving products for our customers. We depend on our team members to actively engage in continuously improving our operations while we provide the growth and development to help them build their skills and career. Operational Excellence in our workplace unleashes the energy, creativity and collaboration – along with our tools, technology and training – that enables our people to perform at their best.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, military, or similar work setting
• 1-2+ Years of direct people supervisory and leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Operations experience or training a plus
• Process and personal safety awareness
• Ability to learn and navigate with digitally enabled tools, systems such MS Outlook, Email, Teams, Timekeeping systems, reporting tools or similar
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operatewith the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries—from Firepoint's patented intumescent technologythat helps stall flames and save livesto the iconic Kevlar and Nomex brands trustedto protect those who serve,strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission-critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are trulyVital Beyond Measure.

Arclin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for additional information.

Learn more about Nomex, Kevlar and Kevlar EXO by clicking on these links. www.Arclin.Com

Arclin offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package and is proud to offer a comprehensive, integrated total rewards package, which includes competitive pay and benefits.