2nd/3rd Shift Value Stream Manager / Production Supervisor
SMF · Anderson, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $66k–$98k
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at SMF (industrial) in Anderson, SC. ✅ Drive continuous improvement through TER and Lean practices.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping
- Base pay
- $66k–$98k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 57%
- ✓ 5S 28%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at SMF
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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Qualifications
👤 What We’re Looking For
Broad knowledge of supervisory techniques and manufacturing functions
5+ years in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Strong communication & leadership skills with a people-first approach
Ability to navigate production areas—including confined spaces and elevated platforms
A continuous improvement mindset—you’re always looking for ways to make things better
👉 Apply today to lead with impact and shape the future of operations at SMF!
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Job Details: Job Location: SMF Anderson - Anderson, SC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Manufacturing, 📊 Value Stream Manager – 3rd Shift
Do you thrive on leadership, process improvement, and making sure production runs like clockwork? At SMF (an Etnyre International Company), we’re looking for a Value Stream Manager to lead our operations team, drive results, and develop our Members.
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where safety, quality, and teamwork come first—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
💼 Why Choose SMF?
SMF has what YOU are looking for in a career—not just a job. We proudly deliver superior products and services by investing in our most valuable asset: our people. When our Members succeed, we all succeed.
💰 Pay & Perks
💸 Competitive Starting Salary: $65,545 - $98,318
💥 Annual Bonus Program for ALL Members
📈 Annual Wage Increases
🏖 Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Holiday Break Days
💼 Excellent Benefits Package
Low-cost HSA & PPO Medical Plans
Dental & Vision Insurance (low or no cost)
Accident, Hospital, & Critical Illness Coverage
Company-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
💰 401(k) with Company Match + Annual Profit Sharing
🚀 What You’ll Do
As the Value Stream Manager, you’ll oversee production performance while mentoring your team to reach their full potential. Every decision you make keeps us efficient, safe, and customer-focused.
✅ Plan and execute production schedules to meet customer demand
✅ Monitor & manage key performance metrics: Safety, Quality, Velocity, Cost
✅ Develop and coach team Members for growth and advancement
✅ Identify and eliminate safety hazards to keep operations secure
✅ Drive continuous improvement through TER and Lean practices
✅ Maintain 5S (CANDO), visual factory, and preventative maintenance standards
✅ Encourage Member input and foster open communication
✅ Manage team performance including evaluations, coaching, and corrective action
✅ Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems, Engineering, and CI teams to optimize processes