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Manufacturing Production Shift Supervisor-Plastics 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) or 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:00am)

Atkore · Kirkwood, NY

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$69k–$95k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Atkore (industrial) in Kirkwood, NY. Be leading an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, FDA / GMP, Extrusion
Base pay
$69k–$95k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in New York: typical posted base $78k–$110k. This one lists $69k–$95k.

Median of the low and high ends of 24 live postings that list pay, out of 36 production supervisor openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 38 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay
About 12% below similar roles

Typical $75k–$110k, from 19 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 85%
  • ✓ Lean 28%
  • Union environment 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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requirements

and managing without guidance.

  • ✓Understand safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and start prioritizing improvement needs.
  • ✓Gain an understanding of our products and processes.
  • ✓Follow and modify leaders standard work for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements.
  • ✓Review and sign-off on hour-by-hour boards, send daily production reports, and facilitate KPI board reviews.
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PVC Manufacturing Production Shift Supervisor 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) or 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:00am)

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 PVC Production Supervisor (Night Shift) to be based out of Binghamton, NY. Reporting to Operations Manager, this person will be responsible for supervising production associates that have responsibility for manufacturing PVC Pipe & Conduit products.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in plastic pipe/conduit extrusion strongly preferred.

What you’ll do

  • •Lead using the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within their teams and utilize Lean tools for improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity performance.
  • •Develop plans and implement strategies to improve the engagement, alignment, and performance of the production team members.
  • •Instill and maintain a positive “can-do” team atmosphere within the team by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks to team members, empowering team member decision-making, and coordinating support services.
  • •Implement cross training activities to ensure proper function of the production lines and maximize team’s potential.
  • •Develop and coach team members with necessary skills to identify problems and challenges, perform root cause analyses and implement countermeasures and solutions as necessary.
  • •Control and optimize labor, materials and equipment utilization to achieve production goals.
  • •Ensure team members are meeting safety standards, production schedules, and quality specifications.
  • •Manage vacation schedules and overtime.
  • •Lead by example and live the Atkore Values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

What you’ll bring

  • •High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • •1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • •Experience in plastic pipe/conduit extrusion strongly preferred.
  • •High energy, strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and ability to work additional hours based on business needs.
  • •Excellent communication and leadership skills, including conflict resolution.
  • •Continuous improvement background (lean, WCM, GMP, etc.) and the passion to grow your lean experience.
  • •Ability to thrive in an environment focused on problem solving throughout the day.

Within 3 months, you’ll

  • •Complete your Atkore Immersion Program
  • •Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s Business System through Lean Daily Management and the Strategy Deployment Process.
  • •Start supervising your direct team on daily

Within 6 months, you’ll

  • •Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position.
  • •Take full ownership of the shift’s Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards.
  • •Fully understand how you and your team impact Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
  • •Lead various training sessions for your team.
  • •Partner with Safety, Quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for on-the-job safety injuries, customer complaints, and employee relations issues.
  • •Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
  • •Coach for performance, behavior, and culture.

Within 12 months, you’ll

  • •Be leading an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC.
  • •Identify gaps and implement counteractions to expected performance.
  • •Own formal improvement tracking, including action plans.
  • •Create and update reports, training materials, and procedures, as needed.
  • •Drive Lean Transformation for your shift; initiate and implement projects to improve SQDC.
  • •Have meaningful conversations with your direct reports to improve their engagement, alignment, and performance.
  • •Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Benefits available include

  • •Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • •Life insurance
  • •Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • •401k
  • •Paid Time Off
  • •Paid holidays
  • •Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

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