Production Manager (Manufacturing)

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Benefits package

Job summary

HTI - Human Technologies, Inc. in Spartanburg, SC is partnering with a global paper packaging manufacturer to hire a Production Manager for a startup facility.

The role leads 35+ hourly staff across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations. The position is direct-hire, full‑time, with a base salary of $110,000 to $125,000 per year plus up to $10,000 bonus, relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years as Production Manager or Supervisor with oversight of 50+ hourly employees on multiple shifts.
• Total manufacturing production experience of 8+ years.
• Experience in paper/paperboard packaging or packaging manufacturing.
• Startup plant experience with launching lines or expansion projects.
• ISO 9001 and/or 14001 experience.
• GMP environment experience for FDA-regulated packaging.
• Food safety/SQF, BRC, AIB and/or HACCP experience.
• Safety-first mindset and strong leadership.
• Strong communication and employee development abilities.
• Solid MS Office and ERP skills.
• Experience in CAPEX/machinery installation budgets and project management.
• KPI monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating maintenance functions and CMMS.
• Ability to drive reliability and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage Production Team Leads and Maintenance Team Lead/Planner for ~35+ hourly staff to start.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Safety on improvements.
• Develop and implement production processes to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and drive Manufacturing Excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate with Quality to ensure packaging safety and specs.
• Support labor planning to meet schedules.
• Lead CAPEX project budgets and contractor management.
• Build a safety-first culture and ensure ISO/GMP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

GMP experience

ISO 9001/14001

KPI monitoring

ERP systems

CAPEX planning

Maintenance coordination

Safety mindset

Paper packaging industry

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate/Technical degree

Tools

CMMS

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Back Production Manager (Manufacturing)

Production Leadership Spartanburg , South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Aug 28, 2026 HTI is assisting a global paper packaging manufacturer with their search for an experienced Production Manager for their start-up facility in Spartanburg, SC! The company offers excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a positive, collaborative work culture.

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 / year , depending on experience (plus up to $10,000 bonus)
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Relocation assistance is available
• This is a direct hire, salaried, full-time position

Summary

Lead plant production activities and team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operation. This role is responsible for controlling manufacturing activities within budgeted costs, safety, productivity, quality and product safety standards. This role will also manage the Maintenance Team Lead/Planner and help to oversee day-to-day maintenance team activities and management of workshop spaces. This role will oversee future CAPEX and equipment installation projects, managing external vendors/engineers and project budgets.

Requirements

• Must have at least 5+ years of recent experience as a Production Manager or Production Supervisor with oversight of at least 50+ hourly employees on multiple shifts. Must have at least 8 years of total manufacturing production experience.
• Experience in paper/paperboard packaging, paper converting, or other packaging manufacturing
• Previous experience with a startup plant, installation/launch of new production lines, or plant expansion projects, preferably as a Production Manager or Supervisor
• ISO 9001 and/or 14001 experience
• Experience in a GMP environment providing packaging products to FDA-regulated industries strongly preferred
• Food safety/SQF, BRC, AIB and/or HACCP experience
• Safety First mindset
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee training/development abilities
• Strong technology and computer skills, including MS Office and ERP systems
• Experience in project planning and management (CAPEX/machinery installations), project budgeting
• KPI monitoring/reporting
• Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies
• Previous management of or direct coordination with maintenance functions and personnel, including scheduling/planning, CMMS, and preventative/predictive maintenance programs

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or Technical degree
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude
• CMMS and maintenance data analysis
• Lean Six Sigma, TPM, and/or reliability engineering

Job Duties

• This role will directly manage the Production Team Leads and the Maintenance Team Leader/Planner, with overall management responsibility for a team of approximately 35+ hourly employees to start, including Machine Operators, Packers, Maintenance Technicians and the Plant Electrician. The plant will add additional lines within the next 1-2 years and will be additional team members at that time.
• Working closely with the Plant Manager, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Safety teams, this role will drive continuous improvement, preventative maintenance, and resource optimization.
• Develop and implement production processes and standards to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor production data/KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Manufacturing Excellence.
• Coordinate with the Quality Manager to ensure product released to customers meets specifications and food packaging safety requirements.
• Support labor planning in order to meet production schedules.
• Support and lead the Maintenance Team Leader/Planner and the maintenance team.
• Assist with the design and management of preventative maintenance systems, including scheduling, documentation, and critical spares inventory.
• Work with the Maintenance Team Leader to analyze data, identify the root cause of breakdowns, and implement corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate subcontractors and external resources to meet maintenance needs beyond internal capabilities.
• Promote and lead a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, ISO 9001:2015, GMP, and food packaging safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager to manage safety performance, risk mitigation, and emergency response.
• Oversee training programs in collaboration with the Plant Manager and HR to ensure all personnel are competent in safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Work with the Quality Manager to investigate product non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
• Manage CAPEX project/machinery installation budgets and costs for contractors, operations and staffing.
• Monitor and control labor utilization, consumables, and waste to meet budget targets.
• Build engagement, strong team spirit, and an environment that supports continuous improvement.

Benefits Include

• 401K with company match
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• EAP
• PTO
• Paid holidays