Team Leader Jobs in South Carolina
Team Leader jobs in South Carolina concentrate in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and logistics, with demand running from entry-level shift supervisors to senior operations leads at major facilities. Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston drive the bulk of openings, anchored by employers like Walmart, Prisma Health, and BMW Manufacturing. The strongest demand is in production floor leadership, customer service team management, and healthcare unit coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
- The APS Team Leader responsible for overseeing daily program operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of protective services to vulnerable adults in accordance with state policy and best practices. Coordinates workloads, monitors performance, and provides guidance to ensure timely, appropriate interventions that promote safety, well-being, and the least restrictive environment. Acts as a liaison with state partners and community stakeholders, ensures compliance with reporting and documentation requirements, and supports program accountability through data review and quality assurance. Provides support during emergency response operations to maintain continuity of services.
- Supervises APS staff by coordinating workloads, assigning responsibilities, and conducting case reviews of assessments, service plans, and documentation in CAPSS. Ensures services are delivered in a timely, appropriate manner that promotes client safety, dignity, and self-determination. Maintains compliance with documentation standards and may carry a limited caseload, support other counties, and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
- Monitors and evaluates staff performance through review of APS batch reports and other performance data. Holds staff accountable for meeting program goals and delivering effective protective services while ensuring interventions align with the least restrictive environment appropriate to each client.
- Coordinates communication and collaboration with community partners, clients, families, and internal staff to support program operations, strengthen service delivery, and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines.
- Assesses and supports clients’ access to long-term services, including facilitating financial resources, guardianship or conservatorship, emergency services, and coordination with probate or family court as appropriate.
- Serves as liaison with the State Office and Adult Advocacy Division. Ensures required reports, referrals, and documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted within established timeframes, including Critical Incident Reports, Medicaid documentation, ACP, Mental Health, OIDD, and Emergency Funds.
- Supports emergency response operations, including Red Cross sheltering and disaster-related services; coordinates documentation, monitoring, and development of client emergency plans.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience.
A Master's Degree or higher and one (1) year of experience.
Additional Comments
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
DIVISION: Adult Advocacy / Spartanburg County
Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:
- The APS Team Leader responsible for overseeing daily program operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the delivery of protective services to vulnerable adults in accordance with state policy and best practices. Coordinates workloads, monitors performance, and provides guidance to ensure timely, appropriate interventions that promote safety, well-being, and the least restrictive environment. Acts as a liaison with state partners and community stakeholders, ensures compliance with reporting and documentation requirements, and supports program accountability through data review and quality assurance. Provides support during emergency response operations to maintain continuity of services.
- Supervises APS staff by coordinating workloads, assigning responsibilities, and conducting case reviews of assessments, service plans, and documentation in CAPSS. Ensures services are delivered in a timely, appropriate manner that promotes client safety, dignity, and self-determination. Maintains compliance with documentation standards and may carry a limited caseload, support other counties, and participate in on-call rotation as needed.
- Monitors and evaluates staff performance through review of APS batch reports and other performance data. Holds staff accountable for meeting program goals and delivering effective protective services while ensuring interventions align with the least restrictive environment appropriate to each client.
- Coordinates communication and collaboration with community partners, clients, families, and internal staff to support program operations, strengthen service delivery, and maintain effective working relationships across disciplines.
- Assesses and supports clients’ access to long-term services, including facilitating financial resources, guardianship or conservatorship, emergency services, and coordination with probate or family court as appropriate.
- Serves as liaison with the State Office and Adult Advocacy Division. Ensures required reports, referrals, and documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted within established timeframes, including Critical Incident Reports, Medicaid documentation, ACP, Mental Health, OIDD, and Emergency Funds.
- Supports emergency response operations, including Red Cross sheltering and disaster-related services; coordinates documentation, monitoring, and development of client emergency plans.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience.
A Master's Degree or higher and one (1) year of experience.
Additional Comments
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
DIVISION: Adult Advocacy / Spartanburg County
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Team Leader Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Target17
- Tractor Supply10
- State of South Carolina8
- Dollar General7
- Chick-fil-A Restaurants6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Manufacturing
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in team leader jobs across South Carolina.
- Minimum two to four years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and evaluate direct reports on a daily basis
- Strong communication skills for coordinating across shifts, departments, or client groups
- Proficiency with scheduling, reporting, and workflow management tools or software
- High school diploma required, with associate or bachelor's degree preferred by most South Carolina employers
- Proven ability to meet production, sales, or service targets consistently as a team
Team Leader Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a team leader in South Carolina?
Most team leader roles in South Carolina require demonstrated supervisory experience rather than a state-issued license, though sector matters. Healthcare team leaders at South Carolina hospital systems like Prisma Health or MUSC typically need a relevant clinical credential such as an active RN license issued or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. In manufacturing, retail, and logistics, employers look for internal promotion from associate or specialist roles combined with a completed performance record, and some pursue certifications like a Certified Team Leader credential through professional associations.
Which companies hire team leaders in South Carolina?
Employers hiring team leaders in South Carolina right now include Target, Tractor Supply, and State of South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's strong manufacturing base, anchored by BMW in Greer and major distribution operations in the Upstate and Lowcountry, means a consistent share of openings come from large industrial and logistics employers alongside healthcare systems and national retailers.
Which South Carolina cities have the most team leader jobs?
Columbia, Rock Hill, and Charleston account for the most team leader openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads as the state capital and home to major healthcare systems, state agencies, and retail anchors, while Greenville draws from BMW Manufacturing and a dense cluster of Upstate industrial suppliers, and Charleston's growing port, hospitality, and healthcare sectors fuel steady demand for supervisory talent across industries.
Are there remote team leader jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of team leader openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how the role typically requires direct, in-person oversight of people, processes, or both. The subset most likely to go remote involves customer service team leads, tech support supervisors, and some sales or account management leads where the team itself works distributed.
How can I get hired as a team leader in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead role from a high-performing individual contributor position within the same South Carolina employer. Walmart, Amazon fulfillment centers in Lexington County, and Prisma Health all run internal development programs that elevate associates to team lead status based on tenure and performance reviews. For those entering from outside, pursuing a shift lead or key holder role in retail or a charge role in healthcare builds the documented supervisory hours most South Carolina employers require before a formal team leader title is considered.
Where can I find and apply to team leader jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to team leader jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings by city or industry, find the roles that match your background and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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