Production Supervisor; 1st Shift

Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liberty, SC

Reporting To: Production Manager

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year

Knowles, Cornell Dubilier is seeking a 1st-Shift Production Supervisor (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) reporting to the Production Manager, to lead daily manufacturing operations and strengthen safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance across our capacitor production lines.

• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all employees follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain and meet all quality standards while effectively controlling departmental delinquencies and scrap.
• Achieve production goals and targets; drive productivity and continuous‑improvement initiatives within assigned areas to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.
• Monitor production lines and resources to ensure consistent workflow and a clean, organized work environment.
• Manage key P&L elements—including labor variance, scrap, supplies, and manufacturing expenses.
• Collaborate with Production Control to plan and execute weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand.
• Work closely with Sales to promise and complete rush orders on time.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to expedite materials not in stock and minimize downtime.
• Partner with the shop team to support new part builds or repairs to existing components.
• Communicate daily with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Quality, Production Control, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR, with periodic contact with plants in Mexico and New Bedford, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of management/supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills to manage production performance and variances.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office and production systems).
• Dependable, with a strong attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment with full‑body mobility, good eyesight and hearing, and mental focus.
• Ability to stand, move, and manage production activities for eight (8) or more hours per shift in moderate‑to‑noisy conditions.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Flexible PTO
• Paid holidays
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Onsite Physician
• Employee Referral Program

Join our team and play a pivotal role in transforming our manufacturing processes to achieve greater efficiency and excellence.

We are committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.

The starting base pay for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 per year.

Knowles’ Cornell Dubilier brand is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom high‑energy discharge capacitors used in a wide range of medical, military, and commercial pulsed energy applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment.