Production Manager

Production Manager - Chemical Manufacturing (Waynesboro, MS Area)

We are partnering with a growing chemical manufacturing operation to identify a hands-on Production Manager to lead plant operations across a multi-shift environment.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving daily production, improving plant performance, and building a strong frontline supervisory team.

• Lead daily production operations across a 24/7 manufacturing facility
• Manage and develop a team of shift supervisors and production staff
• Spend the majority of your time on the production floor driving results
• Ensure production, safety, and quality targets are met consistently
• Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to improve processes
• Drive a strong EHS and safety-first culture

• Direct oversight of ~10+ supervisors and production support roles
• Indirect responsibility for 50+ production employees
• Highly visible leadership role within plant operations

• 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial production
• Prior experience leading teams in a multi-shift or 24/7 environment
• Proven ability to lead from the front
  - hands‑on, floor‑focused leadership
• Strong problem‑solving and operational troubleshooting skills
• Experience driving safety, production, and process improvements

• Background in chemical, industrial, plastics, or related manufacturing
• Experience leading or developing supervisors (not just direct labor)

• You’ll spend most of your day on the production floor
• The environment is industrial (noise, chemicals, active operations)
• Schedule typically starts early (~7 AM) and may include occasional weekends or on‑call support

• Base Salary: $105K – $115K
• Bonus:
  15% target

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