Production Supervisor

Swj Technology•Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned production area across all shifts. The role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while maintaining a strong leadership presence on the production floor. It focuses on daily execution, meeting production targets, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards. The supervisor leads, coaches, and develops employees while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and effective communication across shifts and departments. This is a direct-hire, full-time position based onsite in Charleston, South Carolina, with a 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is required.
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production processes.
Leadership and accountability.
Strong communication skills.
Problem-solving under pressure.
Production process understanding.
Safety awareness.
Must be able to understand and comply with relevant safety practices.
Ability to perform physical work that includes sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Technical apprenticeship with further qualification, such as technician or master.
Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
Multi-shift leadership experience.
Lean manufacturing knowledge.
Training and coaching experience.
Quality systems understanding.

Responsibilities

Lead all employees in the assigned area across shifts.
Maintain disciplinary responsibility and enforce standards.
Ensure shift communication and alignment.
Enforce safety rules, personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental standards.
Maintain a strong floor presence and correct unsafe conditions.
Own daily production performance and targets.
Manage staffing and resolve bottlenecks.
Ensure product quality meets internal and customer standards.
Support containment and corrective actions.
Ensure staffing, training, and skill coverage.
Improve productivity and reduce downtime.
Develop and coach team members.
Identify waste and drive process improvements.
Support 5S, TPM, and standard work.
Coordinate with related departments.
Communicate priorities and performance clearly.