Production Supervisor 2nd shift

Custom Profile; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Profile, a leader in custom thermoplastic profile extrusions, seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor for its Camden, SC facility on 2nd shift. You will lead daily operations, assign work, and drive on-time delivery in a cost-efficient manner.

You will coach and develop a team, implement process improvements, and uphold safety and quality standards to achieve zero defects. This role partners with the warehouse scheduler and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on supervisory experience or equivalent education/experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in plastics processing, preferably extrusion or custom injection molding.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, time-management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, Gemba, and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and assign work to operators based on priorities and staffing needs.
• Coach employees, establish training objectives, reinforce accountability, and foster teamwork and professionalism.
• Implement and document process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, minimize scrap and waste, and lower operating costs.
• Identify and resolve process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality defects promptly to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Ensure employees follow company safety and quality standards and support the goals of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery.
• Partner with the Warehouse Manager/Scheduler to set priorities, schedule employees, and prepare required production paperwork.
• Develop, update, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain production records, process specification-change paperwork, and document opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support employee relations activities, including recruiting, interviewing, performance reviews, corrective action, and separations.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management while reinforcing the company’s mission, core values, goals, and quality policy.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and uphold daily housekeeping and 5S standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

Join an employee-owned manufacturing team where your leadership makes an impact.

Custom Profile develops and manufactures specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and subassemblies. With operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Camden, South Carolina; and Juárez, Mexico, our in-house tooling design and fabrication capabilities help us maintain quality, shorten lead times, and serve leading customers across multiple industries.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations for 2nd shift at our Camden facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role oversees employees, coordinates production priorities, resolves operational issues, and supports our goals of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery in a cost-efficient manner.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily production operations and assign work to operators based on priorities and staffing needs.
• Coach employees, establish training objectives, reinforce accountability, and foster a culture of teamwork, respect, recognition, community engagement, and professionalism.
• Implement and document process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, minimize scrap and waste, and lower operating costs.
• Identify and resolve process issues, equipment malfunctions, and quality defects promptly to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Ensure employees follow company safety and quality standards and support the goals of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery.
• Partner with the Warehouse Manager/Scheduler to set priorities, schedule employees, and prepare required production paperwork.
• Develop, update, and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain production records, process specification-change paperwork, and document opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support employee relations activities, including recruiting, interviewing, performance reviews, corrective action, and separations.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management while reinforcing the company’s mission, core values, goals, and quality policy.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and uphold daily housekeeping and 5S standards.

Requirements

What You Bring

• At least two years of hands-on supervisory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in plastics processing, preferably extrusion or custom injection molding.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, time-management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, Gemba, and quality tools.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using ERP or MRP systems.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises approximately 15–20 employees.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a production environment with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes.