Production Manager

Phillips Staffing; Moore (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Staffing is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Moore, SC. You will drive productivity, quality, and accountability while coaching front-line supervisors and engaging the workforce on the shop floor.

This role requires strong problem-solving, clear communication, and the ability to balance throughput with safety and quality. You will coordinate staffing, monitor progress, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and continuous

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing hourly production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, observation, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining productivity and operational stability.
• Hands-on leadership approach with a strong commitment to floor presence and employee engagement.
• Practical, results-oriented mindset with the ability to balance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily production activities to meet schedules, productivity goals, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to monitor workflow, quality, efficiency, and employee performance.
• Coordinate staffing, labor assignments, and workflow based on changing production needs.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions and maintain production flow.
• Monitor production progress and communicate potential delays or concerns to leadership.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, workmanship, safety, and operational consistency.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective actions to reduce errors and rework.
• Evaluate production processes, labor utilization, equipment usage, and workflow to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement practical solutions to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Support improved organization, processes, and systems to accommodate future growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and front-line supervisors.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent performance.
• Address performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns promptly and professionally.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration across production teams.
• Support employee training and cross-training initiatives to strengthen workforce flexibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Production Manager – Direct HireWe are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive productivity, quality and accountability for a client located in Moore, SC. This is a highly visible leadership role for a motivated professional who leads by example, builds trust with front-line employees, and fosters a culture of teamwork, urgency, and pride in workmanship. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic who can maintain smooth operations while identifying opportunities to improve workflow, labor efficiency, communication, and overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Production Management
• Lead and oversee daily production activities to meet schedules, productivity goals, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to monitor workflow, quality, efficiency, and employee performance.
• Coordinate staffing, labor assignments, and workflow based on changing production needs.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to minimize disruptions and maintain production flow.
• Monitor production progress and communicate potential delays or concerns to leadership.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain high standards for product quality, workmanship, safety, and operational consistency.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective actions to reduce errors and rework.
• Evaluate production processes, labor utilization, equipment usage, and workflow to identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend and implement practical solutions to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Support improved organization, processes, and systems to accommodate future growth.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees and front-line supervisors.
• Establish clear expectations and promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent performance.
• Address performance, attendance, and behavioral concerns promptly and professionally.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration across production teams.
• Support employee training and cross-training initiatives to strengthen workforce flexibility.
• Lead by example through professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong work ethic.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Production Operations, Design, Customer Operations, Purchasing, and other departments to support manufacturing goals.
• Communicate production challenges, scheduling risks, and material constraints in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve coordination, communication, and operational execution.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing hourly production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, observation, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining productivity and operational stability.
• Hands-on leadership approach with a strong commitment to floor presence and employee engagement.
• Practical, results-oriented mindset with the ability to balance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Salary Range: $85k-$95k #IND1