Manufacturing Operations Manager - Lean & CI

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL); Kingstree (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) in Kingstree, SC, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production Department, directing supervisors and teams to safe, efficient manufacturing that meets demand and quality goals.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver plant objectives while supervising payroll, training, and performance development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in an operations supervisory or management role in manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in collaboration, leadership and team development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans aligned with customer demand and plant objectives.
• Collaborate closely with planners/schedulers to optimize production capacity and resource utilization.
• Adjust production schedules based on equipment breakdowns, material shortages, and priority changes.
• Ensure raw materials, packaging, and labor resources are available to meet schedule requirements.
• Drive schedule attainment while balancing safety, quality, cost, and service targets.
• Lead and develop supervisors, operators, and shift teams across production operations.
• Allocate manpower across production lines based on throughput and packaging requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) in Kingstree, SC, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Production Department, directing supervisors and teams to safe, efficient manufacturing that meets demand and quality goals.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, maintenance coordination, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver plant objectives while supervising payroll, training, and performance development.