Night Shift Plant Superintendent – Operations Leader

Excelsior Executive Search; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in South Carolina is looking for a Plant Superintendent/Ops Leader for night shifts. This role requires extensive experience in automated manufacturing environments, focusing on safety, quality, and team leadership. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and coaching staff. This is a critical on-site role requiring strong operational leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience leading other people leaders and technical teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for night shift manufacturing operations.
• Establish and reinforce a safe work environment through leadership.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality performance.
• Coach, consult, and support leaders and teams.

Skills

Leadership alignment

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Industrial Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm in South Carolina is looking for a Plant Superintendent/Ops Leader for night shifts. This role requires extensive experience in automated manufacturing environments, focusing on safety, quality, and team leadership. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and coaching staff. This is a critical on-site role requiring strong operational leadership skills.