Manufacturing Supervisor

Otis; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Florence, SC is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to lead and develop hourly teams, drive production schedules, and optimize performance while upholding EH&S standards.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and a solid grasp of lean practices. Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/HRIS systems is preferred. This on-site position offers growth and a chance to contribute to a global leader in elevator and escalator solutions.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to coach and hold teams accountable for results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems under pressure.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and HRIS (e.g., ADP) preferred.

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 cross-functional relationships to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, engagement, and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

ERP (JDE)

HRIS (ADP)

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

OSHA 10 or safety training

PIV, warehousing & shipping/receiving experience

Tools

ERP (JDE)

HRIS (ADP)

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America Location: OT541: TFP - Florence, SC 1500 Otis Way, Florence, SC, 29501 USA

Shift: 1st Shift Hours: 6AM-5PM (Mon-Fri & weekends as needed. Start & end times may vary)

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven 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.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior leadership experience (leading 20+ employees) required.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent safety training preferred.
• Warehouse & DC Supervisors are required to have PIV, warehousing, shipping and receiving experience.

Core Competencies

• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Accountability and results orientation.
• Commitment to safety and ethical practices.
• Effective communication and active listening.
• Leadership presence and emotional intelligence
• Time management and organizational effectiveness.
• Collaboration and relationship-building across all levels.

Physical Demand

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day.
• Walking, balancing, climbing, standing, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, crawling, crouching, kneeling/squatting, sitting, reaching above shoulder height, reaching forward, lifting (maximum 35 pounds), carrying, pushing/pulling, handling, feeling, digital dexterity, wrist flexion/extension, power grip, working speed, talking, hearing, seeing (with color vision) depth perception.
• Must be able to wear/use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative, and to cope with stress, and repetitive tasks and be able to self-inspect and take responsibility for quality of own work.

Environmental Exposures

Exposed to heat, noise, dust, dirt, and moving machinery, 100% inside work. Must be aware of moving machinery.

Company Culture & Employer Brand

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio. You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company. When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs. Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms We go to great lengths to hire and develop the best people, and offer a supportive environment where employees are motivated and empowered to perform at their full potential. Today, we continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible to thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.