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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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