Production Manager (2nd Shift)

About The Role

Job title: Production Manager (2nd Shift)

Department: Production

Reports to: Director of Mayzo Operations Center

Type: Full Time

Mon-Thurs 4:30pm – 3:00am

Location: Mayzo Operations Center in Walterboro, SC

Position Summary

The Production Manager (2nd Shift) is responsible for leading all production operations at the Mayzo Operations Center while ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Lead daily production activities to ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivity.
• Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and operational documentation.
• Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime and material availability.
• Ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumables.

Quality

• Ensure all production activities comply with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Monitor production yields and investigate variances.
• Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with documentation requirements.

Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards proactively.
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Management

• Lead, coach, develop, and mentor production employees, including both full-time and temporary staff.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Develop cross-training plans to improve workforce flexibility and operational continuity.
• Ensure employee training is completed and documented in accordance with ISO requirements.
• Utilize visual management tools and production boards to communicate priorities and performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and production resources responsibly.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 5S principles.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in the chemical, specialty chemical, coatings, plastics, or related manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP or manufacturing execution systems preferred.
• Learns and applies Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous improvement training.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification) preferred.