Production Supervisor jobs in South Carolina

Vertiv is currently looking for a Production Supervisor to our Anderson, SC.  This position will be Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. –  6 a.m.  The Supervisor will oversee warehouse operations to ensure that orders are selected, packaged, loaded, and dispatched safely, timely, and efficiently, and proper records are maintained. Functional areas of responsibility include all material and logistics functions required to manage warehouse operations. Typically, accountable for a single warehouse area.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Develop, manage, and lead production team members over (4) teams in executing the production plan.
• Coordinate to ensure equipment is maintained and processes are documented to allow manufacturing to achieve goals.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to maintenance and determine the cause of performance gaps using collaborative data knowledge and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Willingness to work off-shifts occasionally.
• Lead the coordination of workflow and priorities.
• Assist with interviews.
• Ensure accuracy in maintaining production records such as quantities and types produced.
• Learn and retain a good working knowledge of all equipment and processes within your production section.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and decrease turnaround times. 
• Achieve the production schedule through managing, directing, and assigning department resources.
• Provide input on staffing levels and cross-training.
• Maintain a 6S workplace.
• Complete team member reviews.
• Follow all safety procedures and report all incidents in a timely manner. 
• Ensure the completion of periodic performance reviews on your team members according to the company’s 6 core values.
• Conduct applicable corrective actions and coaching cessions and encourage accountability.
• Set and maintain a certain standard of excellence for your team to follow.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive supervision experience and/or a proven ability to lead through your current work record (i.e., currently willing to work overtime when needed, controlled Reliability record, good communicator, great attitude).
• Basic knowledge of computer systems to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; willingness to learn to use other tracking systems. 
• Self-starter who can resolve issues, track team member performance, engage in creative problem solving and coordinate work schedules for a team of employees.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  
• Excellent customer service skills  
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of total quality management principles and use of problem-solving tools  
• Education or experience with self-directed work teams, facilitation skills, or training  
• Proven material control experience  
• Experience supervising and coaching hourly employees  
• Knowledge of process improvement methods, and manufacturing systems

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extreme cold (below 32*)
• Extreme heat (above 100*)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 10% 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.  With more than 27,000 people worldwide and over $5.5 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.