Production Manager - near Charleston, SC

Henpen Corporation; Walterboro (SC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Zusammenfassung

Henpen Corporation in Walterboro, SC, near Charleston, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations, supervise teams, and optimize schedules and resources to deliver safe, accurate, and on-time manufacturing results. This direct-hire role emphasizes Lean initiatives and ISO compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of production leadership experience in manufacturing, with strong safety and data-driven decision skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience in manufacturing/operations

Aufgaben

• Lead daily production activities to meet schedules safely and efficiently
• Plan staffing, workflow, and priorities to maximize productivity
• Monitor production metrics and drive corrective actions to improve performance
• Maintain production records and inventory transactions
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize uptime
• Ensure inventory of production supplies and adherence to batch records and SOPs
• Investigate variances and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Support ISO quality standards and safety policies
• Lead, coach, and develop production staff including temps
• Develop cross-training plans for workforce flexibility
• Ensure training is documented per ISO requirements
• Use visual boards to communicate priorities and performance
• Manage departmental budgets and resources

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Team coaching

Analytics

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

ISO systems

Forklift operation

Jobbeschreibung

Production Manager - near Charleston, SC

• Walterboro, SC
• Manufacturing

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

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

Shift Information

• Full-time
• Monday - Thursday
• 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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 res

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Growth potential

$90-$100K

MUST Haves

3+yrs management exp

Production/whse exp

ISO experience

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