Job Posting Start Date 04-10-2026 Job Posting End Date

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the **Associate Production Supervisor,**the Production Specialist role involves a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.

What a typical day looks like:

• Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.

• Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.

• Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions.

• Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.

• Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development.

• Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.

• Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.

• Leads team in making process and efficiency improvements.

• Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.

• Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.

• Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.

• Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.

• Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained.

• Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.

• Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and successful completion of company-provided training, as required

• Minimum of 8 years of related manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated ability to operate complex manufacturing equipment

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed instructions and procedures

• Maintains accurate written records and documentation

• Proficient in interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedure manuals

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing routine reports and correspondence. Presenting information effectively in small group settings

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address practical challenges involving multiple variables and limited standardization

• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based formats

• Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant on manufacturing line operations

• Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques

• Identifies and implements process improvements

• Applies new manufacturing technologies and production methods

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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