About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About the role</b></H2> </div><div><p><span>As Production Supervisor II at Southco, you’ll shape how we operate, lead complex improvement initiatives, and build the kind of manufacturing operation people are proud to work in. You’ll earn a stake in the business through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, a 15% target bonus, and a compensation package that puts you in the top tier of the Rochester-area manufacturing market. If you’re ready to lead at a higher level and own the results, we want to talk.</span></p> <p>Compensation: $90,000-$115,000</p> <p>Annual Broad Based Bonus: 15%</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you will be doing</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <div> <p style="padding-left:40.0px"><span>Lead a production process across multiple shifts. </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Own multi-department production performance: safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Lead complex Lean initiatives — Kaizen, TPM, 5S — with cross-functional teams and real accountability for results.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Partner with planning, quality, human resources, and management on escalated production and people issues, you’re the bridge between the floor and leadership.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Plan for the future: resources, capacity, training needs, and department capability, not just today’s shift.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Drive a zero-defect, safety-first culture that doesn’t require reminders, because you’ve built it into how the team works.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About you</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, minimum, with a track record of developing the people around you.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Experience leading Lean transformations — not just participating in them.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>An advocate for strong communication and coaching among your team. </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Comfortable operating across the full organization, from the production floor to leadership conversations.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p><span>Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.</span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>How will we reward you</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:disc" type="disc"> <li> <div> <p><span>Pay at the top of the market: </span><span>$90,000–$115,000 base salary + 15% target bonus, competitive which with Production Supervisor roles across the Rochester market.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Retirement built three ways. </span><span>A 401(k) with 15 investment options and a 3% company match. An additional 2% company-paid contribution every year — deposited regardless of your own contribution. And our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which adds approximately 4–6% of eligible earnings in company stock annually, with dividend payments after a 3-year vest. Three retirement vehicles. One employer.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>You own a piece of what you lead. </span><span>As a Production Supervisor II, you’ll be one of the people shaping Southco’s performance — and through our ESOP, that performance directly grows your account. Employee-owned companies retain top performers for a reason: people take care of what they own.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Comprehensive health coverage from day one. </span><span>Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day — two medical plan options, including a consumer-directed plan with employer-funded health savings contributions. Company-paid life insurance and short and long-term disability. Flexible spending accounts with year-to-year rollover.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Mental health support that actually works. </span><span>Free access to licensed therapists — often within days, not weeks — plus professional coaching for goals, stress, and life transitions. Available to you and every member of your household at no cost, fully confidential, from day one.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Family and women’s health resources. </span><span>Dedicated support for maternity, newborn care, and menopause — including same-day virtual specialist appointments. Fully covered, no cost to you.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Time off that actually recharges you. </span><span>3 weeks of annualized PTO to start, 9 company holidays, and 2 floating holidays — 11 paid days off before you touch your PTO balance.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Growth & development. </span><span>Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs. Discounted gym memberships nationwide. Voluntary legal insurance with attorney fees covered for common matters. Parental leave. Referral bonuses.</span><span> </span></p> </div> </li> </ul></div></div></div>