Production Manager - near Charleston, SC

Production ManagerAs 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 Package401(k)Life insuranceHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityPaid vacationPaid holidaysPaid time offFlexible spending accountHealth savings accountShift InformationFull-timeMonday – Thursday7:00 AM – 7:00 PMRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience3+ years of supervisory or management experienceExperience leading teams in a manufacturing environmentPreferred Education and ExperienceExperience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing industryExperience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environmentExperience using ERP or manufacturing execution systemsLean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement trainingForklift certification or ability to obtain certificationGeneral RequirementsWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principlesStrong understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirementsExcellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and OutlookAbility to analyze production data and make data-driven decisionsEssential FunctionsLead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and on timePlan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivityMonitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performanceMaintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and operational documentationPartner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime and material availabilityEnsure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumablesEnsure all production activities comply with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructionsMonitor production yields and investigate variancesPartner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and implement continuous improvement initiativesSupport ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with documentation requirementsPromote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facilityEnsure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirementsConduct routine safety inspections and address hazards proactivelyInvestigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrenceLead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including full-time and temporary staffEstablish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedbackDevelop cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and operational continuityEnsure employee training is completed and documented in accordance with ISO requirementsUtilize visual management tools and production boards to communicate priorities and performanceManage departmental budgets and production resources