Manufacturing Supervisor | 12-Hour Shift Leader (Extrusion)

Catapult; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life insurance

Dental & vision (optional)

Job summary

Catapult is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor in New London, NC to lead a 12-hour day shift on a 3-2-2 schedule. You will oversee ~10–12 production associates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extrusion experience, strong leadership, and hands-on floor supervision. Competitive benefits accompany a reliability-focused manufacturing operation with modern equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervising production teams in manufacturing.
• Extrusion experience is a strong plus.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a fixed 12-hour day in a 24/7 operation.
• Knowledge of safety standards and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of approximately 10–12 production associates and leads on the production floor.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while assigning daily tasks and monitoring workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Assist with machine setup, troubleshooting, and resolution of production issues.
• Monitor production output, scrap, and downtime to meet targets.
• Identify production inefficiencies and implement corrective actions for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain product quality standards and accurate production documentation; address defects or issues promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Supervising production teams

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Job description

Catapult is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor in New London, NC to lead a 12-hour day shift on a 3-2-2 schedule. You will oversee ~10–12 production associates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extrusion experience, strong leadership, and hands-on floor supervision. Competitive benefits accompany a reliability-focused manufacturing operation with modern equipment.