Manufacturing Supervisor

Kelly Services; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Pittsfield, MA seeks an experienced 3rd Shift Plastic Injection Molding Supervisor to lead a production team. You will ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while coaching staff and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong manufacturing experience, and the ability to coordinate with Quality, Processing, and Maintenance to meet daily goals. Occasional extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Lead supervisor experience

Machine operation

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

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.