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Production Supervisor

Pay Rate: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday

Location: Sumter, SC

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Relocation: Assistance may be available

Position Overview

Autonomy is partnering with a leading chemical manufacturing company in Sumter, SC to place a Production Supervisor for their production operation. In this role, you will lead a team of production technicians, oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, and help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced production leader in a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment looking to take the next step in their career.

What You'll Do

  • Supervise and support a team of production technicians on the plant floor
  • Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and timelines are met
  • Enforce all safety policies and procedures — safety is always the top priority
  • Monitor the nylon/polymer production process and address any issues or deviations in a timely manner
  • Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to keep operations running smoothly
  • Track production data and report on key metrics to plant leadership
  • Train, coach, and develop team members to build a strong, capable crew
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in chemical, polymer, or industrial manufacturing (nylon or polymerization experience is a plus, but not required)
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role — you've led people before and know how to get the best out of a team
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, safety compliance, and production workflows
  • Strong communicator — comfortable talking to both your team on the floor and leadership in the office
  • Ability to troubleshoot process issues and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to track production data and meet deadlines
  • A hands-on, lead-from-the-floor management style

Nice to Have

  • Experience with polymerization, nylon resin, or specialty chemical manufacturing
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar manufacturing/ERP systems
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field — not required, but a plus

Interested? Apply today through Autonomy.

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