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Production Manager
Georgetown, SC, US
Engineering
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
$120,000 - $140,000/yr
Manager (Manager/Supervisor)
On-site
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
First Shift (Day)
Georgetown, SC, US
$120,000 - $140,000/yr
Manager (Manager/Supervisor)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
On-site
Engineering
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
About the Company
Currently seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead one of our six chemical manufacturing units at our Georgetown, South Carolina facility. In this key leadership role, you will oversee a 20+ person production team with full responsibility for daily operations, safety, process efficiency, equipment utilization, and product quality. You’ll partner across departments to drive continuous improvement, maintain ISO and EFfCI compliance, and ensure timely, cost-effective manufacturing that meets customer and regulatory expectations. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership position offering strong technical engagement and full unit ownership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
Lead day-to-day operations of a chemical manufacturing unit with direct accountability for production output, team performance, and chemical product quality.
Responsibilities
- Manage a 20+ person team producing powder thickeners in a fast-paced batch manufacturing environment.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal quality systems, and customer specifications.
- Oversee hands-on production processes and optimize performance using SPC, SQC, and Gantt-based tracking systems.
- Troubleshoot and improve the use of reactors, dryers, hoppers, conveying systems, packaging systems, and utility systems including hot oil systems, chillers, cryogenic systems, and heat exchangers.
- Lead investigations and corrective actions for OOS, CAPA, and deviation events.
- Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and housekeeping.
- Collaborate across departments including QA, Engineering, EHS, Technology, Logistics, and Maintenance.
- Participate in Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP reviews, and safety initiatives.
- Support employee training, evaluations, and accountability within the production unit.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial chemical manufacturing, in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and utility systems (reactors, dryers, hoppers, conveyors, hot oil, chillers, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001, chemical quality systems, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA).
- Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to guide teams, manage output, and solve problems in real-time.
- Experience with process optimization, preventive maintenance, and cross-department collaboration.
Location & Schedule
- Location: Onsite at our Georgetown, SC chemical manufacturing campus (Located on the coast between Charleston and Myrtle Beach)
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, minimum 40+ hours/week
- On-call availability required based on production needs
Pay range and compensation package
$120,000 – $140,000/yr
15% bonus structure at the end of every year. Eligible for performance increase.
Up to 8K for relocation package
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