Production Manager

Mane USA•Merry Hill, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”. We are hiring a Production Manager for our ingredients manufacturing plant in Merry Hill, NC! The Production Manager is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for managing the daily operations of the chemical manufacturing plant. This position ensures the timely completion of customer demands while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance. The Production Manager bridges technical engineering support with operational execution to drive process efficiency and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related science field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical plant manufacturing, preferably in a shift environment.
Extensive knowledge of process engineering, troubleshooting, engineering standards, and Management of Change (MOC).
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, SAP, and incident management systems.
High Hazard Coordinator qualification (or ability to obtain) is required.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to identify critical issues, think clearly under pressure, and formulate actionable plans to resolve multifaceted problems.
Self-starting and flexible; capable of handling heavy workloads, changing priorities, and participating in an on-call rotation as needed.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily plant operations and coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to establish and achieve production goals.
Drive the company’s commitment to safe, compliant, and responsible operations with a target of zero process safety incidents. This includes enforcing OSHA PSM, EPA, and NFPA standards.
Provide hands-on technical support to operations, utilities, and maintenance personnel. Assist in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), risk assessments (LOPA), and Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
Ensure all operations adhere to cGMPs and food safety policies. Review batch sheets for accuracy and manage any deviations that may compromise product integrity.
Collaborate with R&D and Business Development to support new product trials and contract manufacturing.
Participate in the development of equipment inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance.
Evaluate operator performance, manage weekly timesheets, and make recommendations for personnel actions including hiring, training, and conflict resolution.
Actively participate in and facilitate team education regarding corporate and local environmental objectives and policies.
Participate in root cause analyses, identify corrective actions, and assist with work permits for high-hazard activities (e.g., Lockout Tagout, Confined Space Entry).
Develop metrics to monitor utility costs and identify efficiency opportunities using Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
Other duties in support of company objectives
Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Management shall support and facilitate the actions within their teams to effectively and adequately implement environmental policies, procedures and practices, as well as promote continual improvement consistent with environmental goals.