$80,000–$100,000 Per Year
Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Compliance, Environmental Health, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Metrics, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Polymers, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Resin, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
AUTONOMY
Now Hiring
Production Supervisor
Pay Rate: $80,000 – $100,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday
Location: Sumter, SC
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Relocation: Assistance may be available
Position Overview
Autonomy is partnering with a leading chemical manufacturing company in Sumter, SC to place a Production Supervisor for their production operation. In this role, you will lead a team of production technicians, oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, and help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced production leader in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment looking to take the next step in their career.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and support a team of production technicians on the plant floor
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and timelines are met
- Enforce all safety policies and procedures — safety is always the top priority
- Monitor the nylon/polymer production process and address any issues or deviations in a timely manner
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to keep operations running smoothly
- Track production data and report on key metrics to plant leadership
- Train, coach, and develop team members to build a strong, capable crew
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in chemical, polymer, or industrial manufacturing (nylon or polymerization experience is a plus, but not required)
- 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role — you've led people before and know how to get the best out of a team
- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, safety compliance, and production workflows
- Strong communicator — comfortable talking to both your team on the floor and leadership in the office
- Ability to troubleshoot process issues and make sound decisions under pressure
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to track production data and meet deadlines
- A hands-on, lead-from-the-floor management style
Nice to Have
- Experience with polymerization, nylon resin, or specialty chemical manufacturing
- Familiarity with SAP or similar manufacturing/ERP systems
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field — not required, but a plus
Interested? Apply today through Autonomy.
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