Hands-on Production Lead — Coating & Converting

The Gateway Institute; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Shawsheen Coating and Converting seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the production floor in Andover, MA. You will help operators solve problems, coordinate material flow, and ensure safe, efficient production across coating and converting lines.

You will train team members, track progress in our ERP, and maintain quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on leadership or supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in coating, converting, web handling, textiles, adhesives, or similar manufacturing is a plus.
• Practical experience using an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor, or similar manufacturing software.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems, product specifications, and production quality checks.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to help resolve day-to-day production issues.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and digital production-tracking tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and maintaining a clean, organized production environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production across the Coating and Converting Departments to keep work safe, efficient, and on schedule.
• Serve as a go-to resource for operators, helping with job setups, material flow, and production bottlenecks.
• Use the company ERP system to track job progress, material usage, schedules, and production data.
• Help coordinate raw materials and finished inventory to reduce downtime and prevent shortages.
• Train, mentor, and support machine operators on safe procedures, production standards, and quality expectations.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production issues, risks, or delays to supervisors and management.
• Follow and reinforce company safety policies, OSHA guidelines, and PPE requirements.
• Perform quality checks and help ensure products meet customer specifications and ISO quality standards.
• Support basic mechanical troubleshooting, 5S housekeeping, trial runs, new-product introductions, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

ERP experience

ISO quality systems

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Infor

Epicor

Job description

Shawsheen Coating and Converting seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations on the production floor in Andover, MA. You will help operators solve problems, coordinate material flow, and ensure safe, efficient production across coating and converting lines.

You will train team members, track progress in our ERP, and maintain quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.