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>Every shift, you’ll lead a team that makes something real — and you’ll have the authority, tools, and support to do it right. At Southco, we don’t just hand you a clipboard and a headcount. We invest in you: in your skills, your leadership, and your financial future — including an ownership stake in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. If you want a role where your decisions matter and your work builds lasting value, this is it.</span><span> </span></p> <p>Compensation: $75,000-$90,000</p> <p>Shift Differential: 10%</p> <p>Annual Broad Based Bonus: 10%</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" type="disc"> <li> <div> <p><span>Own daily operations across your production area — safety, quality, throughput, and your team’s development, every shift.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Be a real leader, not a task-assigner. Mentor operators, have honest conversations, and build a team that holds itself to a high standard.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Drive continuous improvement — lead Kaizen events, run 5S and TPM initiatives, and solve problems at the root, not the surface.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Collaborate across shifts and departments so production runs seamlessly — not just on your watch, but around the clock.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Identify where processes break down and build the fix — with the resources and backing to implement it.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Hold the floor to zero-defect standards and treat quality as a team value, not a checklist.</span><span> </span></p> </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" type="disc"> <li> <div> <p><span>2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, minimum.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Comfortable with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, TPM, setup reduction) — and curious enough to keep learning them.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p style="text-align:left"><span>Someone people want to follow — not because of your title, but because of how you communicate, develop, and show up.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree a plus.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Safety-conscious and quality-driven by default — not when someone’s watching.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Strong performers have a clear path to Production Supervisor II — we promote from within</span></p> </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"> <li> <div> <div> <p><span>Above market pay: $75,000–$90,000 base salary + 10% shift differential + 10% target bonus. The Rochester-area market average for this role is ~$74K. We pay above it intentionally, because we expect more and want people who want more.</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. Most companies offer one of these. We offer all three. </span><span>You own a piece of what you build. </span><span>Southco is employee-owned. Your ESOP account grows with your tenure and company performance. The longer you stay and the better we perform together, the more that account grows. This isn’t a loyalty program — it’s real equity.</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> <div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </li> </ul></div></div></div>