Live Oak - Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Job Title:  Variable Overhead Supervisor

Overview:
The Variable Overhead Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that production operations run safely, efficiently, and meet quality and output targets. This position oversees a defined production area within the Live Oak Plant and plays a key role in supporting team development, safety culture, and operational excellence.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Accurately manage and enter associates’ work time.
• Oversee and facilitate cross-training and job rotation within the department.
• Make sound decisions that support safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Monitor and improve housekeeping, material flow, and people flow.
• Develop, manage, and communicate range and people schedules.
• Complete and maintain accurate attendance documentation for associates.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly as needed.
• Handle attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters fairly and consistently.
• Foster employee engagement, teamwork, and retention through positive leadership.

Requirements:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate associates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, or an equivalent proven record of leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or other production tracking systems.
• Prior experience in carpet or textile manufacturing environments.

Additional Information:
This is a first-shift position (6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and may include weekend and night shift rotations as required.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.