Production Manager - near Charleston, SC

As a Production Manager, you will lead production operations, oversee
production personnel, manage production schedules and resources, drive
continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are manufactured
safely, accurately, efficiently, and on time. This is a direct-hire
opportunity.
Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
Shift Information
• Full-time
• Monday – Thursday
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing
leadership experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Education and Experience
• Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or
related manufacturing industry
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement
training
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
General Requirements
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and
5S principles
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions
Essential Functions
• Lead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are
met safely, efficiently, and on time
• Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to
maximize productivity
• Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to
improve performance
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and
operational documentation
• Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime
and material availability
• Ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumables
• Ensure all production activities comply with approved batch records,
SOPs, and work instructions
• Monitor production yields and investigate variances
• Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and
implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with
documentation requirements
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and
PPE requirements
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards proactively
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions to
prevent recurrence
• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including
full-time and temporary staff
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and
feedback
• Develop cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and
operational continuity
• Ensure employee training is completed and documented in accordance
with ISO requirements
• Utilize visual management tools and production boards to communicate
priorities and performance
• Manage departmental budgets and production resources res

Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing
leadership experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Education and Experience
• Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or
related manufacturing industry
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement
training
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
General Requirements
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and
5S principles
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions

Growth potential

$90-$100K

MUST Haves

3+yrs management exp

Production/whse exp

ISO experience

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