Production Supervisor – Night Shift

Mitsubishi Chemical Group • Greer, SC

14d • $82,600 - $103,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc., Performance Polymers Division is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a night-shift team in Greer, South Carolina. This hands-on role oversees five to six production employees and is responsible for providing direction, developing employee skills, and helping the team meet production goals. Prior plastics or polymer experience is not required; the company can teach its processes.

The position works onsite on a permanent night schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., four nights on followed by four days off. Scheduled workdays move throughout the week and include weekends. Additional shift coverage for vacations or absences may be needed. The salary range is $82,600–$103,200, with the offered base pay potentially affected by the stated factors and geographic adjustment.

Requirements

• Approximately five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success setting expectations, holding employees accountable, and supporting employee development.
• Strong safety awareness, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Dependability and availability to work the night-shift schedule, with additional shift coverage for vacations or absences as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compounding, extrusion, or blending.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the production floor, learn the equipment, and ensure work follows established procedures and operating parameters.
• Reinforce safe work practices, proper PPE use, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Conduct shift meetings, communicate priorities, assign responsibilities, and coordinate staffing.
• Coach employees daily, support training, conduct performance reviews, and address performance or attendance concerns.
• Monitor production and quality data, troubleshoot problems, and support efforts to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Review production documentation, verify timekeeping, and manage training and employee records.
• Partner with production leadership, maintenance, quality, and HR to resolve issues and support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed