Senior Production Supervisor

First Quality • Anderson, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor for its First Quality Print & Packaging facility in Anderson, South Carolina. The position leads night-shift operations across Extrusion, Flexographic Printing, and Warehouse departments, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production and on-time fulfillment. The role requires a leader who can drive performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal direct oversight.

The supervisor leads and develops production teams, oversees production schedules and operational performance, and partners with other departments to resolve issues and improve results. The position is also responsible for quality and regulatory compliance, warehouse and logistics activities, safety and housekeeping, and communication of shift results to operations and day-shift leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience; plastics, film extrusion, printing, or packaging experience is preferred.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with ERP/MES systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of extrusion processes and/or flexographic printing presses.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a 12-hour shift environment.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles and continuous-improvement tools.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop teams across Extrusion, Flexographic Printing, and Warehouse operations, including operators, technicians, material handlers, and leads.
• Own performance management, succession planning, and talent development; conduct performance evaluations in partnership with Department Leaders.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement on the night shift.
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, and HR.
• Ensure adequate staffing and coordinate cross-training to maintain operational flexibility.
• Oversee daily production schedules for extrusion lines, flexographic printing presses, and warehouse activities to meet or exceed output, quality, and delivery targets.
• Monitor KPIs, including OEE, scrap and waste reduction, uptime, throughput, and labor efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues in real time and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime.
• Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other process-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards through effective process control and inspection.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA safety regulations, SQF food safety requirements, and GMP standards.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or safety incidents.
• Oversee night-shift warehouse operations, including inventory accuracy, material movement, finished-goods storage, and shipping and receiving.
• Ensure proper material flow from extrusion through printing to warehousing to support order fulfillment.
• Champion safety programs and ensure team members follow safety protocols, including PPE use and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across responsible areas.
• Provide daily shift handover reports and production summaries to the Operations Manager and day-shift leadership.
• Participate in production planning meetings and communicate with other departments, including Maintenance, Quality, and Procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance through a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500
• Bundle of joy benefit: a year's worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

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