Production Supervisor

The Gateway Institute; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &/

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NYCOA is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead plant employees and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations at our Manchester, NH facility. This role emphasizes on-the-floor leadership, employee development, and problem-solving to meet daily production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

We seek an experienced manufacturing leader who is comfortable on the production floor, drives teamwork, and collaborates with teams to resolve issues and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees on the assigned shift.
• Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce safety procedures.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, output, and scheduling goals.
• Work with team members to learn production equipment and assist with operations as needed.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members; provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety procedures

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NYCOA is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead plant employees and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations at our Manchester, NH facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys being present on the production floor, developing employees, solving problems, and working alongside the team when needed. You will help employees meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, communication, and performance.

What NYCOA Offers

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities to grow within an established manufacturing company

What You Will Do

• Lead and support production employees throughout the assigned shift.
• Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce all safety procedures.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet quality, output, and scheduling goals.
• Work alongside employees to learn production equipment and assist with operations when needed.
• Coach, train, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Communicate production priorities, expectations, and shift updates clearly.
• Identify production problems and work with the appropriate teams to resolve them.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and open communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Document production activity and use company software to monitor operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Available to work the required 12-hour rotating schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Experience in plastics, chemical processing, extrusion, polymer manufacturing, or another continuous‑process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a unionized facility.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• Technical knowledge of chemical or industrial production processes.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shifts - 7 days on, 7 days off

You'll work 7 days in a row, then get 7 days off, then switch to the other shift:

• 7 day shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• 7 days off
• 7 night shifts: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• 7 days off - then the cycle repeats

About NYCOA

For more than 50 years, NYCOA has specialized in nylon polymerization and manufacturing. We provide specialty nylon solutions supported by product development assistance, technical expertise, customer service, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

NYCOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.