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Supv l - Production
48507
3/13/26
Southco, Inc.

About the role

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of 10–15 employees during the night shift, running Sunday through Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. In this role, the supervisor oversees both injection molding and assembly operations, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring workflow, resolving operational issues, supporting team members, and maintaining a well-organized and compliant work environment. The supervisor also plays a critical role in training employees, promoting consistent performance, and fostering strong communication across shifts to support overall production continuity.

What you will be doing

1.    Ensure a safe work environment within the manufacturing facility for all employees
2.    Exercise the ability to mentor, lead, and develop employees' skills and responsibilities on a continuous basis
3.    Monitor quality for continuous improvement and implement corrective action to achieve zero defects that will promote Southco as the leader in the global market
4.    Effectively coordinate and communicate production issues with management, production planning, quality, staff, and production supervisors
5.    Monitor production processes for constraints and productivity improvements.  Develop plans and actions to alleviate the constraints in order to provide world class service
6.    Effectively utilize the employees to address production and quality issues in a team setting
7.    Ability to plan and implement activities that support the company's global goals

About you

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate’s Degree preferred)
  2. Three to five years of manufacturing experience; supervisory experience preferred
  3. Significant technical background and skills to manage and develop the department(s)
  4. Strong interpersonal skills that promote a high level of communication and understanding
  5. Ability to work in and promote a team environment
  6. Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a positive environment
  7. Good organizational skills
  8. High knowledge and understanding of quality and business systems
  9. Safety and Quality conscious
  10. Experience with plastic injection molding prefered

How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay  
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans 
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life 
  • Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.