Manufacturing Supervisor-Night Shift

Shaw Industries is investing over $400 million into the expansion of our Aiken, South Carolina manufacturing facility, creating more than 300 new jobs and expanding production capacity for polymer and fiber operations. This role is for a Twisting Production Supervisor on a 12‑hour rotating night shift, leading a team in a fast‑paced, highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Lead and develop a high‑performing production team during the 12‑hour rotating night shift.
• Drive a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all Shaw safety standards and policies.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Coordinate machine changeovers, startups, merge changes, walk‑downs, and shutdown activities according to standard procedures.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream departments to maintain product flow and minimize downtime.
• Conduct daily shift meetings focused on safety, quality, performance, and operational priorities.
• Coach, train, and develop associates while ensuring all required training and certifications are completed and documented.
• Manage staffing needs, including scheduling, call‑ins, shift coverage, overtime, and vacation planning.
• Review and approve Kronos timekeeping records and address attendance exceptions.
• Partner with quality and technical teams to ensure only first‑quality product moves through the manufacturing process.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, quality concerns, equipment challenges, and process deviations.
• Support planned maintenance activities and ensure preventative maintenance work is completed and documented.
• Communicate performance expectations clearly and hold associates accountable for results.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Previous manufacturing leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems and time‑keeping platforms.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.

• Experience in manufacturing, textiles, fiber, polymer, chemical, or industrial production environments.
• Experience leading hourly production associates in a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.

• Drive Results – Deliver operational performance while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Build Trusting Relationships – Create an environment of teamwork, accountability, and engagement.
• Deliver Compelling Communication – Communicate expectations clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Plan & Organize – Balance competing priorities and execute effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

12‑hour rotating shift, starting in the afternoon; shift timing may change to fit operational needs.

We offer advancement opportunities, leadership development, skills training, and the chance to help build the future of manufacturing at a major expansion site.

Plant 78 is a tobacco‑free facility.

Shaw Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are an equal‑opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.