Production Supervisor 1st Shift (2352)

AEROFOAM USA LLC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aerofoam USA, LLC, located at 43 Commerce Drive in Abbeville, South Carolina, is a newly established, high-performance manufacturing facility specializing in thermal insulation solutions. We produce a wide range of insulation products including elastomeric, polyolefin, acoustic, and rubber-based materials designed to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower operational costs. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of environmental responsibility and performance. Aerofoam USA is the North American division of Hira Industries — a family-owned, multinational organization founded in 1980. With operations in over 30 countries, 16 manufacturing sites, and a global workforce of more than 1,500 employees, Hira Industries brings over four decades of expertise in delivering innovative, sustainable building solutions to customers worldwide. We are looking for key members who will help us grow our team forward, work hard, and have fun in our family environment. AEROFOAM USA, LLC offers a competitive pay and benefit package, including paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental, vision insurance, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and retirement with matching contributions. NO RECRUITERS PLEASE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 1ST SHIFT Position Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations on the plant floor, with a strong focus on safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and workforce and team engagement. This role will oversee production of elastomeric insulation materials, including rubber mixing, extrusion, and curing processes. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in rubber, plastics, or extrusion manufacturing and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of solid supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Solid understanding of production processes, safety practices, and quality systems.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in using ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate degree or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Strong background in rubber, plastics, extrusion, or similar process-based industries preferred such as elastomeric insulation or similar products.
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training/certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
Lead, coach, and develop hourly production team members; manage attendance, performance, and training.
Monitor production KPIs and take corrective action to minimize downtime and scrap.
Ensure compliance with all plant safety rules , policies and operational procedures.
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve process or equipment issues.
Oversee shift handover communication and maintain accurate production records.
Utilize SAP or similar ERP system to track materials, production orders, and inventory.
Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, lean manufacturing, and waste reduction.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or performance issues.
Participate in audits, plant meetings, and improvement workshops as needed.
Other duties as assigned.