Area Production Manager - Chemical Plants

Keystone Distinction Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Area Production Manager for our Myrtle Beach chemical operation. You will lead daily production, guide a 10-30 person team across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I, and work to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

The role emphasizes SOP refinement, CAPA implementation, regulatory compliance, and budget alignment with business goals. A strong background in chemical process industries and U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process safety management sectors.
• Extensive knowledge of batch process manufacturing, including cycle times and equipment capacity.
• In-depth understanding of environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily production operations to meet quality and output targets.
• Lead a team of 10-30 professionals across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I with safety and continuous improvement at the core.
• Refine SOPs and optimize batch processes to boost efficiency and throughput.
• Align budget management with strategic business objectives.
• Implement CAPA to enhance productivity and address process deviations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

## Area Production Manager - Chemical PlantsMyrtle Beach, South Carolina**ID**j-23671**Job Type**Direct Hire**Remote Type**On-Site**Compensation**$110000 - $145000 / yrExcellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager. We are seeking a highly skilled and driven individual ready to lead and enhance our production operations.**Responsibilities:**--Manage and oversee daily production operations to consistently meet or exceed quality and output targets.--Lead a team of 10-30 professionals across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I centered on safety and continuous improvement.--Enhance production efficiency through the refinement of SOPs and optimization of batch processes.--Align budget management with strategic business objectives.--Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to boost operational productivity.--Conduct risk assessments and address process deviations effectively.--Ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.--Optimize in-plant inventory management and resource allocation.**Qualifications:**--Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.--8-15 years of relevant experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process safety management sectors.--Extensive knowledge of batch process manufacturing, including cycle times and equipment capacity.--In-depth understanding of environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and ISO 9001 compliance.--Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.--Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.