Flex Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Tech Etch
Plymouth, MA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Career Development, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Electronics, Employee Assistance Plan, Follow Through, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Medical Equipment, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Production Management, Quality Control, Risk, Team Player, Telecommunications Industry, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Plymouth, MA
POSTED
9 days ago
Description
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1964, Tech Etch specializes in manufacturing precision-engineered components and flexible printed circuits in the Aerospace and Defense, Medical Devices, and Electronics and Telecommunications industries. Our mission is to inspire, create, and provide innovative solutions that enhance lives globally. We develop meaningful, long-term partnerships between our employee-owners and the industry leaders we serve. Our employees make up a united team of individuals who value positivity, teamwork, and growth with a mission to advance their skillsets and success. Tech Etch operates facilities in Plymouth, MA, Fall River, MA, and Litchfield, MN.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a highly motivated 3rd Shift Supervisor to lead overnight operations within Flex manufacturing. This role is responsible for ensuring smooth shift execution across both production and inspection functions, with full accountability for meeting production targets and maintaining operator readiness.
This position operates in a low-support environment (limited engineering and maintenance coverage), requiring strong independent decision-making, ownership, and consistent follow-through to ensure stable and predictable execution.
SHIFT: 8:30 PM – 7:30 AM
RESPONSIBILITIES
Shift Execution & Production Flow
- Ensure smooth operation of all production and inspection activities during the shift
- Monitor WIP flow across all operations to identify and address bottlenecks
- Drive execution of production goals and ensure alignment to schedule priorities
- Take immediate corrective action to recover performance when targets are at risk
Staffing & Coverage
- Manage staffing assignments in real time to maintain coverage and flow
- Adjust labor allocation based on workload, priorities, and constraints
Training & Operator Readiness
- Oversee operator training progress and readiness for independent work
- Ensure operators are following standardized work and process requirements
- Reinforce proper escalation behaviors (stop and escalate vs. working through issues)
Quality & Process Control
- Ensure adherence to work instructions, travelers, and process requirements
- Take ownership of quality containment decisions when issues arise
- Stop production when necessary to protect product quality
Decision-Making & Escalation
- Independently identify and resolve production issues in real time
- Initiate engineering or maintenance escalation when required
- Operate effectively with limited off-shift support resources
Communication & Shift Handoffs
- Provide clear and accurate communication of WIP status, risks, and open issues
- Ensure effective transition between shifts with no loss of information
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with progressively increasing responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to manage production activities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Prior leadership experience (Lead or Supervisor role)
- Experience in flexible circuit manufacturing
- Working understanding of both production and inspection processes
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This role has full authority during the shift to:
- Adjust staffing assignments as needed
- Stop production for quality or process concerns
- Initiate maintenance and engineering escalation
The Supervisor is accountable for:
- On-time job completion and delivery performance
- Operator readiness and training effectiveness
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay with Bonus Potential
- Employee Stock Ownership
- 20 Vacation Days + 10 Holidays
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 401k with Company Match
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development & Career Advancement Pathways
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Quarterly & Personal Performance Bonus Opportunities
SALARY RANGE: $70,000-$95,000 annually.This is the full salary range for this position. Most new hires can expect to start around $70,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certified.
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