Plant Manager

Parker Staffing, LLC.; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account and Health_S

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Staffing, LLC. is seeking a Plant Manager for an established specialty chemical additives manufacturer onsite in Walterboro, South Carolina.

The role leads day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery while overseeing production planning, maintenance, inventory, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 15+ years of leadership in manufacturing or chemicals, plus 10+ years in operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial engineering, logistics, or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing, chemicals, or related industry.
• 10+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, product management, or related function.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety practices, regulatory compliance, quality systems, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and evaluating operational performance.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment and meet the physical requirements of the role.
• Experience in a small- or mid-sized manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and production schedules to support efficient workflow.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, ISO, quality, and company requirements.
• Investigate safety, quality, equipment, and operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and efficiency.
• Monitor key performance metrics related to safety, labor, inventory, equipment utilization, and financial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant employees through clear expectations and ongoing feedback.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure equipment and facilities remain safe and reliable.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Customer Service to support inventory and on-time delivery.
• Manage the plant operating budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support new product launches, process improvements, capital projects, and other operational initiatives.
• Oversee inventory, warehousing, logistics, and related plant functions.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and manage plant employees in accordance with company policies.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & regulatory compliance

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial engineering, logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Job ID: 25914
Salary: $150,000 – 200,000 Per Year
Location: Onsite in Walterboro, South Carolina
Employment Type:Direct Hire

Our client is a well-established provider of specialty chemical additives and material solutions serving manufacturers across a variety of industries. With decades of experience, the organization is known for helping customers improve product performance, enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and manage costs through technical expertise and innovative solutions. The company offers the stability and resources of an established organization while maintaining an agile, collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, solve complex challenges, and grow professionally. Its team is united by a strong commitment to innovation, customer service, teamwork, and long-term success.

As the Plant Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery goals are consistently achieved. You will oversee plant employees, production planning, maintenance, inventory, and operational performance while driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges, optimize processes, and support projects that contribute to the organization’s overall growth and success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.

• Coordinate staffing, equipment, materials, and production schedules to support efficient workflow.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, ISO, quality, and company requirements.

• Investigate safety, quality, equipment, and operational issues and implement corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and efficiency.

• Monitor key performance metrics related to safety, labor, inventory, equipment utilization, and financial performance.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant employees through clear expectations and ongoing feedback.

• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure equipment and facilities remain safe and reliable.

• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Customer Service to support inventory and on-time delivery.

• Manage the plant operating budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Support new product launches, process improvements, capital projects, and other operational initiatives.

• Oversee inventory, warehousing, logistics, and related plant functions.

• Recruit, train, evaluate, and manage plant employees in accordance with company policies.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, industrial engineering, logistics, or a related technical field.

• 15+ years of progressive business and team leadership experience within manufacturing, chemicals, or a related industry.

• 10+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, product management, or a related function.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety practices, regulatory compliance, quality systems, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and procurement.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and evaluating operational performance.

• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing business needs.

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment and meet the physical requirements of the role.

• Experience in a small- or mid-sized manufacturing environment preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Paid time off

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.