First-Shift Manufacturing Supervisor — Lead Lean Ops

Otis Elevator Co.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. in Florence, SC seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output that aligns with production schedules.

You will coach hourly teams, manage staffing and workflows, monitor metrics, uphold EH&S standards, and drive lean initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and HRIS (e.g., ADP) preferred.
• Familiarity with production environments such as assembly, machining, or fabrication is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members to achieve production, quality, delivery, and EH&S objectives.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, production schedules, and daily operations to meet customer demand.
• Monitor performance metrics and proactively address gaps to drive results.
• Promote and model a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships (Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, EH&S, IT) to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Effectively manage competing priorities, operational challenges, and changing business needs.
• Support new product launches and adapt to market or production changes.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development.
• Identify and develop talent to support succession planning and organizational growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Motivation & coaching

Communication across levels

Prioritization & decision making

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office & ERP familiarity

Assembly/machining experience

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

OSHA 10 certification preferred

PIV/warehousing experience (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (JDE)

HRIS (ADP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Otis Elevator Co. in Florence, SC seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output that aligns with production schedules.

You will coach hourly teams, manage staffing and workflows, monitor metrics, uphold EH&S standards, and drive lean initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality.