Production Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing)

Midwest Startups; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Rotating schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NYCOA in Manchester, NH is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing) to lead and support manufacturing employees on a rotating 12-hour schedule. You will coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, output, and scheduling goals while maintaining a safe environment and enforcing procedures.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in manufacturing, comfort with industrial processes, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable around industrial machinery and processes.
• Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office.
• Available to work the required 12-hour rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees on assigned shift.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, output, and scheduling goals.
• Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce safety procedures.
• Coach, train, motivate, and provide feedback to employees.
• Communicate production priorities, expectations, and shift updates clearly.
• Work alongside the production team and assist with operations when needed.
• Identify production or equipment issues and help coordinate solutions.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production activity and complete required documentation.
• Use company software and systems to track production and operational information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem solving

Machinery familiarity

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

NYCOA is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor (Chemical Manufacturing) to lead and support manufacturing employees at our Manchester, NH facility.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys being on the production floor, supporting employees, solving problems, and helping a team meet daily safety, quality, and production goals.

Experience in chemical manufacturing, plastics, extrusion, polymer production, or another continuous-process environment is preferred, but we are also interested in experienced supervisors from other industrial manufacturing backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Five consecutive days off as part of the rotating schedule
• Opportunities for growth within an established manufacturing company

What You Will Do

• Lead and support production employees throughout your assigned shift.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, output, and scheduling goals.
• Maintain a safe working environment and reinforce company safety procedures.
• Coach, train, motivate, and provide feedback to employees.
• Communicate production priorities, expectations, and shift updates clearly.
• Work alongside the production team and assist with operations when needed.
• Identify production or equipment issues and help coordinate solutions.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production activity and complete required documentation.
• Use company software and systems to track production and operational information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

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 directly leading or collaborating with chemical or process engineering personnel is a plus.
• Experience working in a unionized facility.
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• Technical knowledge of chemical or industrial production processes.

Schedule

This position works a rotating 12-hour schedule:

• 5 consecutive day shifts:7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 5 consecutive days off
• 5 consecutive night shifts:7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
• 5 consecutive days off

The rotation provides extended stretches of scheduled time off between work periods.

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.

If you have experience leading a manufacturing team and are looking for a hands-on supervisory opportunity with an established company, we encourage you to apply.