Production Manager

Parker Staffing, LLC.; Walterboro (SC); In loco; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account and Health S

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Parker Staffing, LLC. is representing a well-established specialty chemical additives manufacturer seeking a Production Manager in Walterboro, SC.

This onsite role directs day-to-day manufacturing operations, drives safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and develops staff across shifts, with a focus on continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations leadership to optimize productivity, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with OSHA and ISO

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/production, 3+ in a supervisory role.
• Experience leading and developing teams in manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S knowledge.
• OSHA safety knowledge.
• Ability to analyze production data and make decisions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MES or similar systems.
• Experience in chemical or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• ISO-certified environment experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Lead second-shift production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Plan staffing, workflow, and production priorities to support daily manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production performance, yields, and metrics; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure activities follow batch records, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Maintain production documentation and inventory records.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations to improve efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and process consistency.
• Promote safety culture and OSHA compliance; lead safety inspections and investigations.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees, including temp staff.
• Set performance expectations and support employee development.
• Develop cross-training plans and ensure training completion.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field

Strumenti

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

ISO environment experience

Lean Six Sigma

Forklift certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job ID: 25915
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 Production Manager, you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. You will oversee and develop production employees, coordinate staffing and workflow, monitor operational performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations leadership, you will help optimize productivity, maintain compliance, minimize downtime, and ensure products are manufactured accurately and delivered on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift production operations to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals.
• Plan staffing, workflow, and production priorities to support daily manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor production performance, yields, and key metrics; identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure production activities follow approved batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, inventory transactions, and operational records.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve overall efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and process consistency.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and PPE standards.
• Conduct safety inspections, address workplace hazards, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees, including full-time and temporary team members.
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development.
• Develop and maintain cross-training plans to strengthen workforce flexibility and operational coverage.
• Ensure required employee training is completed, documented, and maintained in accordance with quality requirements.
• Use production boards and visual management tools to communicate priorities, performance, and operational updates.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to support equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Monitor production supplies and materials to ensure adequate availability for scheduled work.
• Manage departmental resources and expenses in alignment with operational and budgetary goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S methodologies.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP, manufacturing execution, or similar production systems preferred.
• Experience in chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.

• 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.