Plant Manager

Mayzo•Walterboro, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayzo is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the overall performance and continuous improvement of its manufacturing facility in Walterboro, South Carolina. This hands-on leadership role oversees production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, shipping and receiving, and employee development. The Plant Manager ensures products are manufactured safely and efficiently and meet company standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines while fostering accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. The role leads day-to-day manufacturing operations, coordinates production resources, builds a strong safety culture, ensures regulatory and quality-system compliance, and drives continuous improvement. It also analyzes plant performance, develops employees, oversees maintenance, collaborates with cross-functional teams to support inventory and shipments, manages the operating budget, and supports product introductions, process improvements, and capital projects. The Plant Manager directly supervises employees at the Mayzo Operations Center, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and assigning work. The position is based at the Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, South Carolina, and involves a manufacturing environment with production machinery, chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, and noise. The company describes itself as a vibrant, privately held business combining entrepreneurial growth with the stability and financial foundation of an established organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or another technical discipline.
At least 15 years of business and team management experience in the chemicals industry or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, operations management, and/or product management.
Experience with ERP systems, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and procurement.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing safety, regulatory compliance, quality systems, budgeting, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Proven ability to lead teams, solve complex operational problems, manage projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to stand and walk continually, and frequently climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
Ability to lift, push, or carry items up to 25 kg (approximately 55 lb.) without assistance.
Ability to work frequently around fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, production machinery, and loud noise while using required PPE.
Ability to use specialized equipment or vehicles, including forklifts and scissor lifts.

Nice To Haves

Industrial engineering or logistics education is preferred.
Experience in a small- or mid-sized company is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations.
Monitor production schedules and coordinate labor, equipment, and other resources to optimize workflow and efficiency.
Build a strong safety culture and maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, company policies, and safe work practices.
Lead investigations into safety incidents, quality concerns, equipment failures, and operational issues, including corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards, quality management systems, and customer specifications.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, production yield, and operational efficiency.
Analyze plant performance metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, labor, inventory, equipment utilization, and financial results.
Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and plant employees through clear expectations, regular feedback, and professional development.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure equipment and facilities support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to support inventory availability and on-time customer shipments.
Develop and manage the plant operating budget and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Support new product introductions, process improvements, capital projects, and other business objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees; plan and assign work; recognize performance; address concerns; and take corrective action when appropriate.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mayzo policies and applicable laws.