Production Supervisor

Date Posted:

2026-06-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations for assigned production cells, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output that meets production schedules and customer commitments. This role drives team performance through strong leadership, effective planning, and continuous improvement while fostering a positive, accountable, and inclusive work environment.

This position requires the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, influence cross-functional partners, and develop team capability in alignment with business goals.

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: 6AM-5PM (Mon-Fri & weekends as needed. Start and end times may vary.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members to achieve production, quality, delivery, and EH&S objectives.

• Plan and coordinate staffing, production schedules, and daily operations to meet customer demand.

• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address gaps to drive results.

• Promote and model a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships (Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, EH&S, IT) to resolve issues and improve performance.

• Effectively manage competing priorities, operational challenges, and changing business needs.

• Support new product launches and adapt to market or production changes.

• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development.

• Identify and develop talent to support succession planning and organizational growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable for results.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and HRIS (e.g., ADP) preferred.

• Familiarity with production environments such as assembly, machining, or fabrication is a plus.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the organization.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Prior leadership experience (leading 20+ employees) required.

• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training preferred.

Core Competencies

• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence

• Accountability and results orientation

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Effective communication and active listening

• Collaboration and relationship-building across all levels

• Time management and organizational effectiveness

• Commitment to safety and ethical practices

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