Fiber extrusion supervisor

12th October, 2026 Our client in East Syracuse, NY, is looking for a Fiber Extrusion Supervisor to join their team! This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position.

Salary based on experience: Up to $36/hr + 10% shift differential.

Job Description:

The Fiber Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for achieving the production goals of the assigned department. The Fiber Extrusion Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and overseeing personnel of the department. Rotating 24/7 work schedule for Group B Nights will reflect a weekday rotation of:

• 5 pm - 5 am Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Off Wednesday - Friday
• 5 pm - 5 am Week 2: Wednesday - Friday; Off Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday

Responsibilities:

• Oversees, assists, and manages operations of the assigned department, providing progress updates to the Fiber Value Stream Manager.
• Maintains and fosters a continuous improvement environment through Lean Principles and constant evaluation of current processes while adhering to quality standards.
• Provides strong leadership to department personnel through hands-on involvement as a "working" supervisor when needed.
• Determines work assignments and establishes priorities for personnel of assigned department.
• Builds and maintains a highly motivated and flexible workforce that is cross-trained on all equipment.
• Provides on-the-job training as needed to ensure quality production and properly orients and trains new hires.
• Communicates job expectations to employees, monitors, and appraises employee performance to reduce department turnover.
• Monitors overall employee performance using the corrective action process when needed.
• Tracks employee absenteeism and reviews payroll records to verify hours worked.
• Performs annual employee performance appraisals.
• Serves as an active participant of the Emergency Responder Team, having full knowledge of the facility.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Sound judgment in solving problems independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Ability to analyse and solve problems to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree with a focus on Business or Engineering. Alternatively, a 2-year technical degree with relevant experience.

Knowledge:

Minimum 5 years of experience working in a high-volume production environment. Minimum 3 years of prior supervisor experience. Strong knowledge of production methods.

Special Skills:

Knowledge of Lean MFG Principles. Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, engage, and motivate staff.

Customers Define Our Success:

Provide support to the production floor, answer equipment repair and troubleshooting requests to eliminate machine downtime and ensure continuous production.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.