Production Manager (2nd Shift: 7pm-7am)
About The Position
The Production Manager is responsible for leading production operations at the Mayzo Operations Center and maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment. The role oversees production personnel, production schedules, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure products are manufactured safely, accurately, and on time. The manager works closely with Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, and Operations leadership to achieve operational excellence and meet customer expectations. This is a full-time position on a Monday-through-Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. schedule, located at the Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, South Carolina. The position reports to the Director of Mayzo Operations Center.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
- At least 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, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing.
- Experience in 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production activities to meet schedules safely, efficiently, and on time.
- Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivity.
- Monitor 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.
- Ensure production complies with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Monitor production yields and investigate variances.
- Partner with Quality and Operations leadership on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support ISO quality standards and documentation compliance.
- Promote a strong facility safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.
- Conduct routine safety inspections, address hazards, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including full-time and temporary staff.
- Set 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.
- Use visual management tools and production boards to communicate priorities and performance.
- Manage departmental budgets and production resources responsibly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
