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Production Supervisor: SAP-Driven Leader & Process Optimizer

Sterling Specialty Chemicals · Mobile, AL

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor process role at Sterling Specialty Chemicals (industrial) in Mobile, AL.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
SAP

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.

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How this role compares

Against 128 other live process postings in the US.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 37%
  • Root cause 22%
  • Tooling 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Sterling Specialty Chemicals

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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Full description from Sterling Specialty ChemicalsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

include supervising production activities, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team effectively. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven supervisory experience in manufacturing. Strong skills in SAP ERP systems are essential along with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. The position offers various benefits including medical and vision insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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A manufacturing company in Mobile, AL is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage daily operations on the manufacturing floor.

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