This position is a salary role. $75 – 85K per year, depending on experience!

About NFW

NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity.

Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the world’s most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.

NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more! This role is 3rd Shift,hours 7pm- 5am, Sunday through Wednesday.

Manufacturing Supervisor – Intermediates

The Production Group Leader is the production team leader within the NFW MIRUM team and is relied upon to provide coordination of activities related to the manufacturing of the MIRUM products. The Production Group Leader uses their knowledge of rubber milling and manufacturing to lead the team to execute production schedules. Additionally, the Production Group Leader is critical in working safely, communication of issues, driving Root Cause Corrective Actions, supporting creation and updates of SOP and Work Instructions, accurate collection of performance metrics (KPI's) and the daily success of the production team.

Responsibilities

• Leads group of team leads and production technicians to safely complete MIRUM production schedules.
• Coaches, trains, mentor’s production technicians and lead persons in MIRUM technology, fiber welding and general work functions.
• Reporting of daily results to Management
• Assisting in Quality Issue Resolution Activities
• Support of creating and updating production documentation.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and LEAN training within the organization.
• Leads special production tasks as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience; OR an Associate Degree and 5 years of experience; OR Equivalent Experience

• Rubber manufacturing experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of ATSM rubber standards

• Previous team lead or supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Competency Requirements

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data.

• Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory.

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to take direction from multiple people.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing.
• Frequent using of hands to grasp, handle, or feel, work with sharp objects using safety.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, occasionally team lift 75 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in office and manufacturing environments.
• Some of the work is performed in a shop environment where it may be loud, dusty, hot, or cold.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Regularly required to use personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.

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Salary info:

$37.50 - $42.50 / hr