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WAI Global

Production Team Lead

Cowpens, SC · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Position Summary The Production Team Lead is responsible for leading and supporting production associates to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role oversees daily production ...

WAI GLOBAL

Production Team Lead

Cowpens, SC · On-site

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Position Summary The Production Team Lead is responsible for leading and supporting production associates to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role oversees daily production ...

WAI, SC LLC

Production Team Lead

Cowpens, SC

$16.25 - $22.50/hr

Lead, train, coach, and motivate production associates to achieve operational goals. * Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to ensure productivity and efficiency. * Ensure compliance with all ...

WAI Global

Production Team Lead

Spartanburg, SC

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Lead, train, coach, and motivate production associates to achieve operational goals. * Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to ensure productivity and efficiency. * Ensure compliance with all ...

WAI Global

Production Team Lead

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

Lead, train, coach, and motivate production associates to achieve operational goals. * Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to ensure productivity and efficiency. * Ensure compliance with all ...

Champion Foods

Production Technician I

Gaffney, SC · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Responsible for assisting lesser skilled production associates and troubleshooting of production issues. * Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity in ...

INNOVATIVE OUTFITTERS

19 - Catcher

Connelly Springs, NC · On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Load the intake line, take finished product from the dryer belt, QC items, count the goods, route the items to the next stage, and ability to use an ERP system. Pay for position is based on ...

Nestle

Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Gaffney, SC · On-site

Assure all associates understand quality parameters. * Take every reasonable and positive action to meet productivity goals daily. * Assure GMP's are understood and followed by all associates. * Set ...

Highland Baking Company

Production Worker

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

$17.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

POSITION SUMMARY Production Line workers organize dough on trays and pans for proper baking in ovens. They will also load and unload trays on conveyors. Clean areas around production while observing ...

Smurfit Westrock

Production Shift

Cowpens, SC · On-site

$26.72/hr

General Information Job ID ATR64709 Posting Job Title Production Team Member Locations SC Cowpens Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-Aug-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements ...

Westrock

Production Shift

Cowpens, SC · On-site

$26.72/hr

General Information Job ID ATR64709 Posting Job Title Production Team Member Locations SC Cowpens Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-Aug-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements ...

First Solar

Production Technician I USA

Gaffney, SC · On-site

$18/hr

The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to finishing ... Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline. * 1+ Year of ...

First Solar

Production Technician I USA

Gaffney, SC · On-site

$18/hr

The Production Technician I is an intermediate level position in the middle submodule to finishing ... Preference for Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline. * 1+ Year of ...

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How much do production associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for production associate in Rutherfordton, NC is $14.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.60 and $15.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a production associate?

Production Associates are entry-level workers who assist in the manufacturing process within factories or production facilities. Their responsibilities typically include assembling products, operating machinery, monitoring production lines, and ensuring quality standards are met. They may also be responsible for packaging, labeling, and basic maintenance of equipment. Production Associates play a crucial role in maintaining efficient workflow and supporting higher-level technicians or supervisors. The role often requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to follow safety protocols.

What does a production associate do?

A production associate’s job duties depend on the industry in which they work. If you’re a manufacturing production associate, then your responsibilities include maintaining production equipment and assemblies, ensuring quality control, overseeing manufacturing personnel, ordering materials, monitoring packaging and shipping of the product, and handling clerical tasks like work orders and documentation. As a production associate in the film and TV industry, your duties include hiring and scheduling actors and technical staff, resolving technical challenges such as equipment failure, and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors.

What are some typical challenges production associates face when adjusting to fast-paced manufacturing environments?

Production Associates often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing production schedules, maintaining high attention to detail while working efficiently, and learning to operate various machinery safely. Additionally, they must quickly become familiar with strict quality standards and safety protocols. Collaborating effectively with team members and supervisors is essential to ensure smooth workflow and meet production targets.

What is the difference between Production Associate vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectProduction AssociateManufacturing Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; technical certifications or vocational training often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, assembly lines, production floorsManufacturing plants, quality control labs, equipment maintenance areas
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, assembly, packaging industriesManufacturing, industrial production, equipment maintenance sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level manufacturing rolesTechnical skills and equipment operation in manufacturing

The main difference between a Production Associate and a Manufacturing Technician lies in their responsibilities and skill requirements. Production Associates typically perform basic assembly and packaging tasks with minimal technical training, while Manufacturing Technicians handle equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and more technical duties. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments, but Manufacturing Technicians usually require additional technical certifications or vocational training.

What is an entry-level production associate?

An entry-level production associate is a worker who performs basic tasks on a manufacturing or production line, often requiring minimal prior experience. They typically handle tasks such as assembling products, operating machinery, and maintaining a clean work environment, with opportunities to learn skills and advance within the company.
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Dewey Plant - Production Variable Overhead Supervisor

Milliken & Company

Inman, SC • On-site

$62K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Milliken & Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 62 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Production Variable Overhead Supervisor supports daily production operations by maintaining operational discipline, manpower readiness, associate accountability, training execution, safety participation, audit completion, permit compliance, consumable supply readiness, and housekeeping standards within assigned process areas. The Production Variable Overhead Supervisor provides primary focus on manpower, operating discipline, training coordination, safety participation, auditing, and area standards. This role reports to the Operations and/or Production Manager. The work schedule for the role is Monday - Friday on 1st shift, may have outside hours and/or calls. Annual salary ranging from $62,400 to $72,800, depending on experience and qualifications, with additional overtime compensation available.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Operational Discipline and Manpower Leadership
  • Own the manpower schedule for assigned production areas, including maintaining daily schedule visibility, identifying coverage gaps, overtime, training time, and making adjustments to support production needs.
  • Review and approve production associate timesheets weekly, following up on missing, inaccurate, or incomplete entries before approval deadlines.
  • Perform daily production schedule check-ins focused on manpower readiness, timing compliance, associate assignments, and execution barriers that could affect schedule adherence.
  • Provide weekend coverage on a rotating basis to support manpower continuity, operator accountability, audit completion, safety expectations, and daily operating discipline.
  • Administer operator coaching including semiannual reviews, corrective follow-up, and discipline as directed by production leadership and in alignment with company policy.
  • Document and communicate recurring issues related to attendance, manpower coverage, schedule compliance, training completion, audit completion, permit execution, safety participation, and housekeeping standards.

Training, New Hire Support, and Associate Readiness
  • Track associate training progress, including completion status, overdue items, training-day needs, and required follow-up to maintain training compliance.
  • Coordinate and support new hire orientation for production associates, including required safety, process-area, and site expectation topics assigned to the role.
  • Provide oversight and management of training days to ensure associates, trainers, and production leadership have clear expectations and that scheduled training time is used effectively.
  • Communicate training progress, training gaps, and certification needs to production leadership and appropriate support roles.

Safety Participation, Process Safety Audits, and Permit Discipline
  • Promote associate safety participation through the site safety points system and communicate participation expectations to production associates.
  • Complete daily process safety auditing within assigned process areas and follow up on findings, concerns, or required corrective actions.
  • Assign and track completion of the process auditing system for assigned process areas, including follow-up on incomplete, overdue, or deficient audits.
  • Audit permits while work is in progress and after completion to verify expectations are being followed and documented appropriately.
  • Review SPIs and communicate relevant safety, process, or procedural changes and expectation to production associates.
  • Reinforce company policies, site procedures, and management expectations during routine production follow-up.

Area Standards, Supplies, and Housekeeping
  • Maintain accountability for overall housekeeping of assigned process areas and follow up with associates and production leadership on required improvements.
  • Track consumable production supplies and follow up to ensure routine supplies are available before production execution is impacted.
  • Monitor daily area readiness, including operator coverage, housekeeping expectations, audit status, training needs, and operating-standard compliance.

Coordination with Production Facilitator
  • Coordinate with the Production Facilitator on daily production status, ensuring that manpower, training, audit, permit, and discipline-related actions are aligned with process, raw material, SAP, troubleshooting, and quality support needs.
  • Escalate processing concerns, quality concerns, batch execution issues, SAP needs, raw-material issues, or technical troubleshooting needs to the Production Facilitator or appropriate production leadership.
  • Support clear handoffs between operational-discipline items and process/quality/raw-material items so production issues are addressed appropriately.

Other
  • Complete assigned audits and follow-up activities within required timeframes.
  • Request technical, HR, safety, or management assistance when needed.
  • Responsible for handling other duties assigned by the Operations Manager or Production Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS- REQUIRED
  • 2+ years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead production associates through clear expectations, consistent follow-up, and disciplined execution of operating standards.
  • Working knowledge of production operations, manpower scheduling, timekeeping expectations, safety requirements, training systems, permit expectations, and housekeeping standards.
  • Ability to partner effectively with the Production Facilitator while maintaining clear role boundaries between operational discipline/manpower ownership and process troubleshooting, SAP support, raw-material readiness, and quality support.
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and site systems used for scheduling, timekeeping, training records, auditing, safety communication, and production follow-up.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with operators, production leadership, Process Facilitators, safety support, HR, and other support functions.
  • Ability to administer coaching, corrective follow-up, and disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies and management direction (Classes will be assigned for development and must be completed).

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS
Requirement
Description
Frequency
Sitting
Ability to sit down at least
50% of day
Standing
Ability to stand while working at least
75% of day
Moving
Ability to move throughout the plant at least
50% of day
Lifting
Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs. without assistance
10% of day
Ascending/Descending
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency
25% of day
Bending
Ability to bend or stoop
15% of day
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least
As Required
Cognitive
Ability to make decisions, reason and understand information
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.
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