Production Manager - Production Manager, Metal Fabrication Shop

Location: Walterboro

As a Production Manager, you will lead production operations, oversee
production personnel, manage production schedules and resources, drive
continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are manufactured
Life insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Shift Information
Full-time
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing
5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
3+ years of supervisory or management experience
Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or
related manufacturing industry
Experience working within 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
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions
Lead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are
Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to
Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to
improve performance
Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and
Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime
and material availability
Ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumables
Ensure all production activities comply with approved batch records,
Monitor production yields and investigate variances
Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and
Support ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and
Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards proactively
Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including
full-time and temporary staff
Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and
Develop cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and
Ensure employee training is completed and documented in accordance
Utilize visual management tools and production boards to communicate
priorities and performance
Manage departmental budgets and production resources res
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Manufacturing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing
5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience
3+ years of supervisory or management experience
Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or
related manufacturing industry
Experience working within 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
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to analyze production data and make data-driven decisions