Production Manager

FPC Franchise; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise in Chester, SC is looking for a Production Manager to lead coating line production operations, supervise shift leads, ensure safety and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement aligned with plant goals.

The role emphasizes process discipline, Lean / 5S, standard work development, and collaboration with quality, maintenance, and finance to deliver reliable, cost-conscious manufacturing results.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12-15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.
• Greenfield or Brownfield start-up experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HSE manager to formulate site-specific safety and environmental procedures, along with training documents, such as LOTO, Confined Space, JHA’s, etc. specific to the coating line.
• Establish 5S Standards for each production area.
• Develop Leader Standard Work for all leadership roles within production.
• Create all operator standard operating procedures, covering the process from raw material unloading to the wrapping of the final product.
• Generate comprehensive work instructions for each role.
• Establish all production job descriptions.
• Produce all training documentation pertinent to production roles.
• Design operator checklists that facilitate daily tasks (work instructions).
• Formulate all quality testing procedures in conjunction with Corporate Quality for both raw materials and finished product.
• Participate in the hiring and selection team responsible for filling all vacant positions.
• Contribute to the build team by linking operational documentation to the specific recommendations of machine manufacturers, including equipment operation guidelines, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

ERP systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

JDE

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager

$ 120K to $130K RELOCATION : Yes

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the successful candidate will lead Coating Line production operations. This role is responsible for overseeing shift supervisors ensuring safe and efficient operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining process control, and delivering results aligned with plant business objectives. The position plays a key leadership role in advancing operational excellence, process discipline, and team development.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the HSE manager to formulate site-specific safety and environmental procedures, along with training documents, such as LOTO, Confined Space, JHA’s, etc. specific to the coating line.
• Establish 5S Standards for each production area.
• Develop Leader Standard Work for all leadership roles within production.
• Create all operator standard operating procedures, covering the process from raw material unloading to the wrapping of the final product.
• Generate comprehensive work instructions for each role.
• Establish all production job descriptions.
• Produce all training documentation pertinent to production roles.
• Design operator checklists that facilitate daily tasks (work instructions).
• Formulate all quality testing procedures in conjunction with Corporate Quality for both raw materials and finished product.
• Participate in the hiring and selection team responsible for filling all vacant positions.
• Contribute to the build team by linking operational documentation to the specific recommendations of machine manufacturers, including equipment operation guidelines, etc.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in an Engineering field preferred or equivalent production leadership experience.
• 12-15 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, JDE, Maximo or equivalent ERP and management systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
• Ability to grow and mentor talent
• Possesses strong process and financial acumen
• Ability to effectively motivate and bring together a new team with everyone focused on Operational Excellence.
• Greenfield or Brownfield start-up experience preferred.