Plant Manager - Operations & Improvement

Mayzo, Inc.; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid time off

Job summary

Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, SC is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the overall performance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility. This hands-on role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, shipping and receiving, and employee development to ensure safe, efficient production aligned with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

You will drive ISO compliance, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or another technical discipline required; industrial engineering or logistics is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of business and team management experience in the chemicals industry or a related field; small- or mid-sized company experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain management, operations management, and/or product management.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and procurement.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve complex operational problems, manage projects, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate labor, equipment, and other resources to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Build a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Lead investigations involving safety incidents, quality concerns, equipment failures, and operational issues, including corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards, quality management systems, and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, production yield, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze plant performance metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, labor, inventory, equipment utilization, and financial results.
• Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and plant employees through clear expectations, regular feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure equipment and facilities support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to support inventory availability and on-time customer shipments.
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, capital projects, and other business objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Safety focus

Regulatory compliance

Operational management

Financial management

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or another technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory control

Warehousing

Logistics

Procurement

Job description

Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, SC is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the overall performance and continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility. This hands-on role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, shipping and receiving, and employee development to ensure safe, efficient production aligned with customer requirements and regulatory guidelines.

You will drive ISO compliance, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply