
Senior Production Supervisor
First Quality · Anderson, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 35+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at First Quality (industrial) in Anderson, SC.
- They ask for
- 35+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, OEE, Root cause, FDA / GMP
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 222 live postings that list pay, out of 789 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (35+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 88%
- ✓ Lean 48%
- ✓ 5S 32%
- ✓ EHS / safety 28%
- SAP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: First Quality in Anderson
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Full description from First QualityAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Required
- ✓Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics, film extrusion, printing, or packaging industries.
- ✓At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment.
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Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Senior Product Supervisor for our First Quality Print & Packaging facility located in Anderson, SC. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to lead operations during the night shift. This critical leadership role is responsible for overseeing the Extrusion, Flexographic Printing Press, and Warehouse departments to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production and on-time fulfillment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can drive performance during off-hours with minimal direct oversight.
Primary
Lead & People Development
- •Directly supervise, coach, and develop production teams across Extrusion, Flexographic Printing, and Warehouse operations (including operators, technicians, material handlers, and leads).
- •Own performance management, succession planning, and talent development. Conduct performance evaluations in partnership with Department Leaders.
- •Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement on the night shift.
- •Foster tight cross-functional partnership with Maintenance, Quality, Procurement and HR.
- •Ensure adequate staffing levels and coordinate cross-training to maintain operational flexibility.
Production & Operational Excellence
- •Oversee daily production schedules for extrusion lines, flexographic printing presses, and warehouse activities to meet or exceed output, quality, and delivery targets.
- •Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including OEE, scrap/waste reduction, uptime, throughput, and labor efficiency.
- •Troubleshoot production issues in real-time, coordinating with maintenance and engineering as needed to minimize downtime.
- •Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other process improvement initiatives.
Quality & Compliance
- •Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards through effective process control and inspection.
- •Maintain compliance with all company policies, safety regulations (OSHA), food safety (SQF), and GMP standards.
- •Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or safety incidents.
Warehouse & Logistics
- •Oversee warehouse operations including inventory accuracy, material movement, finished goods storage, and shipping/receiving during the night shift.
- •Ensure proper material flow from extrusion through printing to warehousing to support efficient order fulfillment.
Safety & Housekeeping
- •Champion safety programs and ensure all team members adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures.
- •Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all responsible areas.
Reporting & Communication
- •Provide daily shift handover reports and production summaries to the Operations Manager and day-shift leadership.
- •Participate in production planning meetings and communicate effectively with other departments (Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, etc.).
Preferred
- +Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field.
- +Strong technical knowledge of extrusion processes and/or flexographic printing presses.
- +Proven ability to lead teams in a 12-hour shift environment.
- +Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- +Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with ERP/MES systems.
- +Experience with Lean/Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement tools.
- +Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
- +Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
- +Paid time off (three-week minimum)
- +Medical, dental and vision starting day one
- +401(k) with employer match
- +Paid parental leave
- +Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
- +Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
- +Tuition assistance
- +Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
- +...and more!
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