Area Production Manager

NPAworldwide; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide seeks an experienced Operations/Production Manager to lead multiple production units at a specialty chemical plant in South Carolina. You will direct production teams, ensure product quantity and quality meet targets, and enforce safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years in production management within chemical or related industries, plus strong CAPA and OSHA/PSM knowledge and hands-on leadership of 10–30 staff.

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering degree with 8+ years of production management experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing and PSM/OHS regulations.
• Strong CAPA and process improvement background.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production initiatives and productivity tracking to meet targets while ensuring quality.
• Lead 10–30 personnel across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I staff.
• Oversee production yield tracking, SOP development, and batch improvements.
• Administer plant operation/maintenance budget and CAPA processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure environmental/OSHA/PSM regulatory compliance.
• Manage in-plant inventory and provide technical support to production units.

Skills

Production management

CAPA

Environmental compliance

Safety leadership

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Job description

Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager to lead, direct, and provide technical support to the production teams for multiple Production Units. You will ensure that product quantity, quality, and production efficiency meets the goals and priorities. and all applicable Safety and Regulatory requirements are compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day production initiatives productivity tracking to meet production targets, following product quality to meet operational targets, daily housekeeping, employee training and development, maintenance priorities, follow through of established PM programs, administrative duties, and departmental communication.
• Management and Leadership of 10-30 personnel to include Operations, Maintenance, and E&I staff
• Production Yield Tracking
• SOP development/ Batch sheet Improvements
• Management of plant operation/ maintenance budget
• Implement CAPA processes
• Conduct Risk Assessments
• Chemical Process troubleshooting with Deviations
• Manage In-Plant Inventory
• Implement and maintain compliance of Environmental (Air, Water, Waste) and OSHA Regulations for production units

Qualifications

• BS Chemical Engineering degree with 8+ years of experience working as a Production Engineer/ Manager in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Pulp & Paper or related PSM Manufacturing Plant.
• Experience in Batch Process Chemical Manufacturing including Cycle times/ Equipment Capacity
• Extensive background in compliance of environmental, OSHA/ PSM/ ISO 9001 regulations
• SPC/ SQC functional understanding
• Work Authorization: United States

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Production Manager to lead, direct, and provide technical support to the production teams for multiple Production Units. You will ensure that product quantity, quality, and production efficiency meets the goals and priorities. and all applicable Safety and Regulatory requirements are compliant.

Beautiful SC Coastal area!

US Citizen or permanent resident (Green Card) required.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD