Production manager

A manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, SC is looking for an Production Manager looking to interview candidates ASAP. This role is fast paced and demanding. This company is growing quickly and willing to train for upward progression. This is a Direct Hire opportunity. This role will operate off the 2nd shift schedule Monday-Friday. Production Manager and Food Safety experience is required!

salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Oversee second-shift production across two manufacturing plants, ensuring schedules meet customer demand and company targets.

• Monitor productivity, throughput, and operational KPIs, implementing corrective actions.

• Supervise, coach, and develop production department leads and hourly team members across both sites.

• Manage staffing levels and labor utilization to optimize plant efficiency.

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, including HACCP, GMPs, FDA, USDA, and local regulations.

• Lead and support regulatory audits, inspections, and the implementation of corrective actions.

• Partner with Quality teams to maintain product consistency, address issues, and execute root-cause analysis.

• Verify that all production documentation and quality checks are completed accurately.

• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.

• Analyze production data to identify operational trends and efficiency opportunities.

• Enforce safety policies, conducting regular audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR teams to support overall production goals.

• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership regarding shift performance, challenges, and opportunities

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes

Skills

• Operations Management (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Production Management (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Food Manufacturing (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Food Safety Regulations (5 years of experience is preferred)
• ERP Experience (5 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Manager

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.