Operations Supervisor

Confidential; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Plant Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise daily department activities to drive safe, efficient operations within Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR).

The role emphasizes leading production scheduling, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams, coaching direct reports, and ensuring compliance with food safety and regulatory standards to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures.
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily department activities.
• Manage production scheduling and staffing to optimize line efficiency while controlling labor costs.
• Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and service teams to support production requirements, including changeovers and preventive maintenance.
• Escalate and track quality and safety concerns with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.
• Champion plant safety initiatives and promote a culture of workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operations to ensure conformance with Safety, Quality, and Reliability standards.
• Ensure adherence to policies, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide performance management, coaching and development for direct reports.
• Demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions while maintaining operational excellence.

Skills

Associate degree

Operations knowledge

Complex instructions comprehension

Education

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience

Job description

Plan, coordinate and supervise daily activities of assigned department; ensure efficient operations. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR).

Responsibilities

• Remanufacturing practices, ensuring compliance with safety standards and accountability across operations.
• Managed production scheduling and staffing plans to optimize line efficiency while controlling labor expenses.
• Coordinated with maintenance, quality, and service teams to support production requirements, including changeovers, preventive maintenance activities, material availability, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Escalated and tracked quality and safety concerns, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure timely investigation and resolution.
• Championed plant safety initiatives and actively supported a culture of workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversaw production operations to ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, and Reliability (SQR) standards across all manufacturing processes.
• Ensured adherence to company policies, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements to consistently deliver high-quality products.
• Provided performance management, coaching, and development for direct reports, including conducting evaluations and delivering ongoing feedback.
• Demonstrated the ability to effectively perform essential job functions while maintaining operational excellence and compliance standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of department operations and procedures
• Ability to understand complex verbal and written instructions

Desired Qualifications

• Manufacturing plant supervisor experience