2nd Shift Production Manager

Details

Location
Walterboro SC

Salary
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00

ABOUT US

Job Impulse Inc. is an international recruitment company that focuses on upgrading the career opportunities of our candidates. We strive to create a professional partnership between our clients and contractors looking for their next career move. We have over 9,000 employees working in locations across twelve countries in fields ranging from industrial to office, marketing to engineering, technology, aerospace, medical, and more.

Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Production Manager in Walterboro.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Production Manager (2nd Shift) is responsible for leading all production operations while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. This role oversees production personnel, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages production schedules, and ensures products are manufactured safely, accurately, and on time. The Production Manager partners closely with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations leadership to achieve operational excellence and meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Monday - Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am

Operations

• 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.

Quality

• 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.

Safety

• 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.

Management

• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including both 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.
• 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 (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions.

Preferred

• 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).

Job Impulse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Please be sure to carefully read through all requirements for the Production Manager as only serious applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, not all candidates can be contacted who respond to this job, however we will reach out to you directly if your experience is determined to match the desired requirements. Thank you.

**For immediate consideration, please call our Charleston Branch on View phone number on click.appcast.io. Walk-ins are welcome to come by during business hours to our office located at 112 West 4th North St, Summerville, SC 29483.

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