Live Oak - Production Supervisor

Milliken & Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in LaGrange, Georgia is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations at the Live Oak Plant. This role focuses on ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality within a defined production area. Responsibilities include managing work time, supporting cross-training, conducting audits, and fostering employee engagement. Candidates should have at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position may require weekend and night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and motivate associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or equivalent leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and enter associates' work time.
• Oversee cross-training and job rotation.
• Make decisions supporting safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Monitor housekeeping, material flow, and people flow.
• Develop and communicate schedules.
• Conduct audits for compliance with operational and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Commitment to safety

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Production Supervisor

Overview

The Variable Overhead Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that production operations run safely, efficiently, and meet quality and output targets. This position oversees a defined production area within the Live Oak Plant and plays a key role in supporting team development, safety culture, and operational excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and enter associates' work time.
• Oversee and facilitate cross‑training and job rotation within the department.
• Make sound decisions that support safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Monitor and improve housekeeping, material flow, and people flow.
• Develop, manage, and communicate range and people schedules.
• Complete and maintain accurate attendance documentation for associates.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly as needed.
• Handle attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and retention through positive leadership.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead and motivate associates in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or an equivalent proven record of leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Prior experience in carpet or textile manufacturing environments.

Additional Information

This is a first‑shift position (6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and may include weekend and night shift rotations as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.