Production Supervisor
LANXESS Corporation · Charleston, SC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at LANXESS Corporation (industrial) in Charleston, SC.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, EHS / safety
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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 24 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ 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.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at LANXESS Corporation
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Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
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- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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.
Full description from LANXESS CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Establish daily staffing and operating priorities based on production requirements, equipment availability, maintenance needs, employee qualifications, and changing business conditions
- ✓Coordinate operating decisions during startups, shutdowns, abnormal conditions, equipment failures, production interruptions and other non-routine situations
- ✓Determine when operating conditions require escalation to Engineering, Maintenance, HSSE, Quality, Supply Chain or site leadership
- ✓Ensure that production plans are translated into executable operating priorities and that deviations are identified, communicated and addressed in a timely manner
- ✓Drive operational excellence through root cause investigations, operational improvements, operator development, housekeeping, operational diligence, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting site safety, environmental and quality objectives
- ✓Own and monitor key operational performance indicators, including production attainment, OEE, operating reliability, operating rate, quality, waste, inventory accuracy, overtime, staffing effectiveness, housekeeping, training completion and operational compliance.
- ✓Analyze performance trends and lead corrective actions to improve results
- ✓Develop and maintain the capability of the Operations organization through qualification planning, cross-training, succession planning, individual development plans, mentoring and identification of future operational leaders
- ✓Identify capability gaps and recommend staffing, training, organizational or process changes needed to maintain safe and reliable operations
- ✓Lead cross-functional resolution of operational constraints and recurring performance issues, ensuring that actions are assigned, prioritized, followed up and completed
Experience / Skills
- ✓Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing or a related process manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a leadership, supervisory or production management role with responsibility for production personnel. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education, technical training and experience
- ✓> 10 years of demonstrated experience in multi-unit operations organization in a safety-critical, regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., OSHA Process Safety Management)
- ✓Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor and develop a high-performing Operations organization while promoting safety, operational discipline, accountability and continuous improvement
- ✓Extensive knowledge of chemical plant operations, troubleshooting, production planning, abnormal operating conditions and operational decision-making across complex manufacturing processes
- ✓Strong ability to coordinate and influence Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, HSSE and other support functions to resolve issues and achieve business objectives
- ✓Ability to independently evaluate operational data, production performance, resource requirements, cost impacts and risks; prioritize actions; and drive sustainable performance improvement
Location Charleston
Employee Type Regular
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Job Highlights
- •Lead the daily execution and performance of the Operations organization
- •Establish priorities, allocate available resources, coordinate staffing, and ensure adequate operational coverage to maintain safe and reliable plant operation
- •Ensure consistent operating standards, work practices, training expectations, communication routines and perfromance expectations across the production organization
- •Provide direct line management for Operations, including selection, onboarding, performance management, coaching, development, succession planning, workforce planning, attendance management, recognition, corrective action, and other personnel decisions in accordance with company policies.
- •Coordinate daily activities with Maintenance, Engineering, Reliability, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, E&I, Safety, Environmental and other support functions to maximize plant reliability, production and customer service
- •Direct and prioritize daily production activities across multiple operating units, balancing safety, environmental, quality, reliability, customer service, production and cost
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
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What we offer
- •Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
- •Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- •Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- •Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve res