AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

AFL is seeking a Production Supervisor for a full time opportunity in Duncan, SC. The Production Supervisor will be responsible for supervising a team of manufacturing associates on multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Supervisor will report to the Production Manager and will be responsible for managing all production processes from raw materials to finished wire and cable.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, monitor, and mentor machine operators to meet established safety, quality, production, and delivery goals.
• Develop a rapport with each operator through daily interactions that build trust and promote open lines of communication.
• Facilitate teamwork between and within process work cells while fairly applying policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Provide leadership through tactical decision making. This includes responding in a timely manner to staffing shortages, material outages, maintenance issues, and other unplanned downtime in order to maintain stable operations.
• Demonstrate strong and consistent support for workplace safety. Set the example by supporting initiatives, actively engaging every operator in AFL’s safety culture, and exceeding Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) objectives.
• Track, monitor, and share team and individual operator performance metrics. Identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Execute sustainable action to accelerate progress and close deficiencies.
• Be a champion for lean manufacturing principles to reduce flowtime, improve operational efficiency and manage costs. This includes the application of 5S, conducting kaizens to reduce changeovers, maintaining a flexible workforce, and other lean techniques.

Requirements & Skills:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong math and problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing related problems and rationalize decisions.
• Able to spend considerable time on the shop floor overseeing operations.
• Able to support weekend and night shift operations.
• Professional supervisor training in areas such as leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, time management, and employment compliance a plus