Production Manager

MAU Workforce Solutions; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health savings account

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions is hiring a Production Manager for our client in Walterboro, SC. The role leads production operations and personnel, manages schedules and resources, and drives continuous improvement to ensure safe, accurate, efficient, on-time manufacturing.

This is a direct-hire opportunity. Responsibilities include daily production leadership, staffing coordination, process optimization, and regulatory compliance (OSHA/ISO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to meet schedules safely and efficiently.
• Plan staffing, workflow, and priorities to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production records, inventory transactions, and documentation.
• Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize uptime and material availability.
• Coach and mentor production staff, including full-time and temporary employees.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Operations / Manufacturing / Business

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAU is hiring a Production Manager for our client in Walterboro, SC.

As a Production Manager, you will lead production operations, oversee production personnel, manage production schedules and resources, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are manufactured safely, accurately, efficiently, and on time. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Paid time off
• Health savings account

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing industry
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification

General Requirements

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principles
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions

Essential Functions

• Lead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and on time
• Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivity
• Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and operational documentation
• Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime and material availability
• Ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumables
• Ensure all production activities comply with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions
• Monitor production yields and investigate variances
• Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with documentation requirements
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards proactively
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including full-time and temporary staff
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Develop cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and operational continuity
• Ensure employee training is completed and documented in accordance with ISO requirements
• Utilize visual management tools and production boards to communicate priorities and performance
• Manage departmental budgets and production resources responsibly

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position