Production Manager

Techo-Bloc•Cayce, SC

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Techo-Bloc is hiring a Production Manager for its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Cayce, South Carolina. The role offers the opportunity to help establish the plant’s workforce, operating standards, safety culture, and production processes from startup. The manager will participate in equipment commissioning, learn the machines and control systems, recruit and train the production team, establish standard operating procedures and 5S/Kanban routines, launch the site’s 8 Step Safety Program and Safety Committee, and implement KPI and OEE tracking to support the ramp-up to full-rate production. The position reports to the Plant Manager and has daily responsibility for workforce management, productivity, cost control, continuous improvement, health and safety, and employee training. It also contributes to annual budgeting and capital improvement projects. The role works closely with Maintenance, Planning, Logistics, Yard, QA, HR, and Finance, and spends approximately 80% of its time on the shop floor. The position is designed as full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work nights or weekends when operational needs demand. The role is based in Cayce, South Carolina, and includes training in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday, possibly for three to six months.

Requirements

5–7+ years of work experience in a production or operations management position.
Strong mechanical aptitude, with demonstrated experience in automated equipment and precision alignment of drive trains, conveyors, and machine frames.
Strong hydraulics, compressor, and pneumatics aptitude, including the ability to identify root causes and troubleshoot system issues.
Ability to test electrical systems and continuity in wiring, encoders, controllers, Profit-Bus, servo motors and drives, and Siemens PLCs or similar systems.
Basic knowledge of PLC logic controls and programmable controls, with strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to operate equipment and a demonstrated ability to train and instruct people with little or no prior skills.
Excellent and proven people leadership and culture-change management skills.
Ability to establish credibility quickly and develop and sustain strong business relationships internally and externally.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, Siemens S7, and strong Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, implement, and inspire adoption of programs and processes.
Proactive thinking, collaboration, and communication.
Ability and willingness to work flexible manufacturing schedules, including nights and weekends, when required.
Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds; closely inspect and continually monitor production machines; move throughout the facility; and perform the other physical activities described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with concrete paver stamping equipment or in the concrete paver industry; preference is given to candidates with this experience.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.
Experience championing lean manufacturing philosophies such as Kanban.

Responsibilities

Directly lead and manage production operators and collaborate with Logistics, Yard, Production Planning, QA, HR, and Finance to meet company financial goals.
Promote and sustain workplace safety behaviors under the 8 Step Safety Program, ensure OSHA program compliance, and co-lead the Safety Committee.
Oversee production planning, staffing, and day-to-day manufacturing operations cost-effectively, while accurately tracking and recording KPIs.
Troubleshoot operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Prepare and maintain production records using systems including Microsoft D365.
Manage operations in a multiple-shift production facility and ensure equipment functions properly; identify and resolve potential problems.
Ensure product quality standards through inspections and material-testing procedures.
Assist with capital improvement projects, including design, engineering, scheduling, purchasing, budgeting, installation, and preventive maintenance programs.
Learn to operate plant machines and troubleshoot equipment and controls, including PLCs.
Create, implement, and ensure compliance with and adoption of standard operating procedures.
Improve production methods and equipment performance through programs such as 5S and Kanban.
Analyze production data to identify improvements, reduce losses and breakdowns, and improve efficiency and product quality.
Lead employees, communicate and apply company policies and procedures, and encourage autonomous work by empowering employees.
Recruit, review, and hire production employees as needed.
Develop and deliver employee training and development plans to support succession planning and retention.
Participate in equipment commissioning and startup, and recruit, hire, and train Production Chiefs and production team members.
Establish startup SOPs, safety practices, and 5S/Kanban routines; launch the site’s 8 Step Safety Program and Safety Committee.
Establish KPI and OEE tracking and use the data to progress production lines from startup to full-rate production.
Work approximately 80% of the time on the shop floor.
Travel to Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, Monday through Friday for training, possibly for three to six months.