Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Details

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

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

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours:

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Warehouse & DC Supervisors are required to have PIV, warehousing, shipping and receiving experience.

• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountability and results orientation.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence
• Time management and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaboration and relationship-building across all levels.

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day.
• Walking, balancing, climbing, standing, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, crawling, crouching, kneeling/squatting, sitting, reaching above shoulder height, reaching forward, lifting (maximum 35 pounds), carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, feeling, digital dexterity, wrist flexion/extension, power grip, working speed, talking, hearing, seeing (with color vision) depth perception.
• Must be able to wear/use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative, and to cope with stress, and repetitive tasks and be able to self-inspect and take responsibility for quality of own work.

Exposed to heat, noise, dust, dirt, and moving machinery, 100% inside work. Must be aware of moving machinery.

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