Industrial Operations Supervisor Trainee — Roller Manufacturing

Location: Rock Hill, SC

Pay: $60,000–$70,000 base + structured increases every 3–6 months aligned to program progress

Role at a glance

• Hands-on leadership pathway into a Rubber Value Stream / Production Supervisor role
• Designed for shop-floor talent with machining experience who are ready to lead people
• Not entry-level and not desk-only—expect to operate equipment and direct work daily

About American Roller Company

Founded in 1938, American Roller Company is a leader in industrial rollers and coatings. Guided by the American Roller Way—safety, quality, innovation, and people development—we operate facilities across the U.S. and invest in long-term career growth.

Program outcomes ( 12 months)

• Step into a Rubber Value Stream Supervisor / Production Manager role
• Own safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team leadership
• Continue on a defined leadership pipeline

What you’ll master

0–3 months: Learn the business from the floor

• Operate lathes, grinders, and rubber processing equipment
• Absorb production workflows, standards, and quality expectations
• Understand scheduling logic, material flow, and customer requirements

3–6 months: Lead people and stabilize performance

• Act as a floor leader and primary point of contact
• Assign work, support setups, and troubleshoot issues
• Model a safety-first culture and ensure conformance to spec
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve problems

6–12 months: Transition to supervision

• Manage labor, workflow, and daily priorities
• Coach team members; participate in performance conversations
• Support continuous improvement—Lean experience not required; we provide training

Must-haves

• Manufacturing & Machining: Hands-on machine experience (lathes, grinders, similar) OR a 2-year technical degree in machining/manufacturing or related field; practical understanding of the production floor
• Leadership: Prior lead, trainer, or informal supervisor background; proven ability to give direction, hold others accountable, and communicate clearly
• Mindset: Floor-first, curious, growth-oriented; strong work ethic and professionalism; comfortable leading shoulder-to-shoulder with operators

Why you’ll like it here

• Structured pay progression every 3–6 months
• Real influence on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Long-term growth with a company known for developing leaders