Production Manager

Production Manager

Join a leading global manufacturing company focused on materials science and sustainable innovations. As a Production Manager, you will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering team development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring training, audits, and safety certifications are in place.
• Enforce safety policies, conduct plant tours, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Investigate environmental incidents and spills; implement energy-saving practices.
• Monitor production and process audits to ensure quality standards are met.
• Investigate off-quality and customer complaints; lead corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Coordinate with planning teams to meet production schedules efficiently.
• Control labor, supply, and operating costs to optimize production expenses.
• Support and lead waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with raw material and inventory systems.
• Provide performance reviews, coaching, and training to develop team members.
• Maintain attendance and performance records for team management.
• Encourage associate participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a backup to the Senior Production Manager when needed.
• Approve batch sheets and process changes as necessary.
• Support training system development and oversee payroll/timekeeping reviews.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production supervision and management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; candidates with a degree in Chemistry will be considered with relevant experience.
• Previous management experience with teams.

Work Environment

The manufacturing floor offers a laid-back atmosphere, focusing on colorants for household products, such as those found in TIDE PODS. The Dewey Plant is currently undergoing a major reorganization, providing a unique opportunity to be part of building back its talent. With around 60 operators on site, you will manage 20 at a time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Inman, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Inman, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.