Manufacturing Shift Leader & Safety Champion

MAU; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MAU is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to direct shift leadership and hourly associates across multiple departments. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while managing daily tasks, assignments, and communications with the customer and MAU leadership.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, perform Gemba walks, and ensure adherence to 5S and dress code policies. A related degree or equivalent supervisory experience is required, with preferred certifications

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree OR high school diploma with 3–5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing / logistics setting.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred; Lean Green Belt preferred; root cause analysis training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to shift leadership team and associates to achieve customer and MAU objectives.
• Lead and participate in safety investigations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor attendance, coaching, and counseling; manage turnover and call-offs.
• Promote 5S standards and process compliance; manage shift turnover and performance metrics.
• Oversee payroll and Kronos, and maintain customer communication and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Project Management

Decision Making

Teamwork

Results Driven

Office/Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma with 3–5 years supervisory experience

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

HR Certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) (preferred)

Lean Green Belt (preferred)

Root cause analysis training (preferred)

Job description

MAU is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to direct shift leadership and hourly associates across multiple departments. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while managing daily tasks, assignments, and communications with the customer and MAU leadership.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, perform Gemba walks, and ensure adherence to 5S and dress code policies. A related degree or equivalent supervisory experience is required, with preferred certifications