Supervisor, Plastics & Knits - 3rd Shift

Velcro USA; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Velcro USA in Somersworth, NH is seeking an experienced Operations Shift Supervisor for third shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Sunday through Friday). You will lead production operations, monitor schedules, and drive safety, quality, and productivity goals across value streams.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience, a BS degree or equivalent, and strong knowledge of LEAN principles and MS Office/Oracle tools. On-site position with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• BS degree or vocational equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years supervisory/leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Knowledge of LEAN principles and strategy deployment.
• Flexibility in tasks, schedules, locations, and travel.
• Experience motivating and developing manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all production operations on the assigned shift to achieve quality and output.
• Monitor daily schedule using manufacturing/process controls.
• Organize daily assignments and direct personnel to meet productivity goals.
• Ensure quality system compliance and MRB disposition.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to achieve department goals.
• Lead safety, training, and development initiatives; drive LEAN/5S.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Education

BS degree

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

SPC programs

Job description

Work Shift

Third Shift - Somersworth (United States of America)

Work Shift Time: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Sunday through Friday

Job Objective

Tactical coordination, alignment, and leadership of operational resources toward daily successful accomplishment of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and materials utilization action plans and objectives, as is vertically integrated with strategy deployment objectives

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise all production operations on an assigned shift within the facility including machinery, assembly, or material handling operations to achieve desired quality and operational output.
• Monitoring daily schedule utilizing manufacturing and process controls
• Organizing daily assignments and direct personnel to achieve productivity goals
• Ensuring quality system compliance, timely MRB disposition
• Work closely with Department Managers and/or Supervisors to achieve goals for each department in the organization.
• Responsible for employee supervision, training, development and performance management. Drives Safety, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S initiatives.
• Organizational behavior interactions, conducting performance reviews and setting development plans
• Monitoring and implementing safety programs
• Team building, mentoring Lead Hand (s) and production employees
• Fact/data driven decision making on operational challenges
• Utilizing MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Oracle and ADP
• Ability to run production equipment as needed to ensure 100% on time delivery
• Provide operational support to the Operations Manager, Value Streams Manager, Production Associates, and support resources throughout the Value Streams as is required
• Other duties and responsibilities may be required for the performance of this position

Job Qualifications

• BS degree and/or applicable vocational experience
• Minimum 5 years supervisory / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer skills required: MSOffice, Oracle, SPC programs, etc.
• Effective communication and written skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Strategy Deployment and LEAN principles.
• Ability to be flexible in assigned tasks, duties, schedules, locations, and travel
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, train and develop skill-set for manufacturing supervision, manufacturing technical resources, and manufacturing production associates

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive-safely, purposefully, and with opportunity. At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• 13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.