Team Leader I - Weekends

New Bedford, Massachusetts, US Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Shift Leader in our Golf Ball Plant manufacturing operations, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. You’ll lead by example—setting clear goals, empowering your team, and creating an environment where continuous improvement thrives. By recognizing and leveraging the unique strengths of each associate, you’ll help build a collaborative and inclusive workplace that delivers exceptional results.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing key manufacturing objectives, optimizing staffing and Work in Progress (WIP) levels, and ensuring efficient machine utilization. You’ll coach and coordinate team members to meet production, quality, and cost targets while upholding safety and operational standards. Your leadership will be essential in facilitating communication across shifts, integrating new processes, and supporting equipment maintenance. You’ll also play a hands-on role in training, performance evaluation, and fostering a culture of recognition and accountability.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of supervisory experience required

  • BA/BS degree and manufacturing experience preferred

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage teams

  • Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities

  • Experience in training and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficient in AGS and Microsoft Office applications

  • Will be required to complete a Leadership Assessment which will be used in a behavior-based interview

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. 

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $73,499.00-$91,795.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

Interview Preparation Questions

  • Describe a time when you led a team through a process improvement initiative.

  • How do you ensure effective communication and coordination across shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

EEO and Additional Statements

  • Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.

  • Acushnet Company respects the intellectual property and confidential information of third parties.  Our policy is that no employee or applicant shall disclose confidential information of a third party to Acushnet Company.  Accordingly, please do not include any confidential information of a current or previous employer on your resume or any other materials you provide to us.

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About this role

Summary

Lead manufacturing team to achieve quality, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency goals.

Job title

Team Leader I - Weekends

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in New Bedford, Massachusetts, no remote work allowed

Salary

Pay Range: $73,499.00-$91,795.00

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

supervisory experiencecommunicationAGDMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

degree in manufacturingtrainingprocess improvement

Specializations

team leadershipproductionqualitysafetycontinuous improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Bedford, MA, USA

On-site City