Production Manager

HTI is assisting a global paper packaging manufacturer with their search for an experienced Production Manager for their startup facility in Spartanburg, SC! The company offers excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a positive, collaborative work culture.

• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 / year , depending on experience
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• 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 Leader and help to oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, manage workshop spaces, and support the installation of equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 4+ years of recent experience as a Production Manager with oversight for at least 50+ hourly employees on multiple shifts
• Recent experience in paper/paperboard packaging, paper converting, or other packaging manufacturing
• Must have previous experience with a startup plant , preferably as a Production Manager or Supervisor
• ISO 9001 experience
• Experience in a GMP environment providing packaging products to FDA-regulated industries
• Safety First mindset
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Strong technology and computer skills, including MS Office and ERP systems
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, and KPI monitoring/reporting
• Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• College or technical degree
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Experience managing maintenance functions
• CMMS and maintenance data analysis experience
• Lean Six Sigma, TPM, or reliability engineering experience
• Predictive/preventative maintenance experience

JOB DUTIES:

• Direct supervision of Production Team Leads and the Maintenance Team Leader, with overall management responsibility for a team of 50+ hourly employees, including Machine Operators, Packers, Maintenance Technicians and the plant Electrician. The plant will add additional lines within the next 1-2 years, adding additional production team members.
• 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 the leadership team 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 project and 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
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 11 Paid holidays