Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MANUF
014086

• Posted :
  October 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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New Bedford MA 960
New Bedford, MA 02745, USA

Manufacturing Supervisor 2nd Shift (4:00 pm – 12:00am)

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to work 2nd Shift (4:00 pm – Midnight) and to be based out of our New Bedford, MA facility. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising and leading the machine operating staff with an emphasis on teamwork, continuous improvement, and have full ownership for the shift safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience leading people in manufacturing operations. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a requirement.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Active participation to ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance of all procedures and standard work by all value stream members.
• Control and optimization of labor, materials, and machine utilization to achieve production goals and meet the production scheduling plan.
• Instill and maintain a positive “can-do” team atmosphere within the value stream by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision‑making, and coordinating support services.
• Develop plans and implement strategies to improve the engagement, alignment, and performance of the team members within the value stream.
• Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
• Develop and coach team members within the value stream with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions as necessary.
• Implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the work cells and maximize team’s potential.
• Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Wire and Cable manufacturing experience is desirable especially with plastics extrusion and cabling.
• Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Lean manufacturing background and the passion to grow your lean experience. Proven track record of Lean accomplishments as well as cost out and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Experience and background in accounting, human resources management in a unionized environment, inventory control and strategic planning preferred but not required.
• Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting skills of industrial equipment is also beneficial.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP or any other ERP system is a plus.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Complete your Atkore immersion…