Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager (2nd Shift: 7pm-7am)

Location: On Site - Walterboro, South Carolina, United States

About the Chemical Manufacturing Industry:

Join a leading organization in the chemical manufacturing sector where innovative specialty additives drive product performance and sustainability across diverse markets. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated shift team, champion safety, and drive operational excellence in a fast‑moving, growth‑focused environment. You will work closely with cross‑functional leaders to ensure high‑quality production while continuously improving processes and efficiency.

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 key production metrics, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all production work complies with batch records, SOPs, ISO standards, and quality requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensure OSHA compliance, conduct safety inspections, and address hazards proactively.
• Develop, coach, and mentor production employees, manage performance, and oversee training and cross‑training programs.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory of supplies, and equipment reliability in partnership with Maintenance and Logistics.

Must-Have

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA safety regulations and ability to enforce safety policies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to analyze production data for data‑driven decisions.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Experience in chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing industries.
• Background working within an ISO‑certified manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Skills: Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Safety Leadership, OSHA Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Batch Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production Scheduling, Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis, KPI Management, Operational Excellence, Chemical Manufacturing, Employee Development, Inventory Management, Equipment Reliability, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Specialty Chemical Additives, Chemical Blending, Batch Processing, Additive Formulation, Polymer Additives, Antioxidant Additives, UV Stabilizers, Pelletization, Granulation, Chemical Materials Handling