Production Manager (2nd Shift)

Department: Manufacturing Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Liberty, SC

Reporting To: Plant Manager

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong culture of safety, ensuring all employees follow company safety policies, procedures, and standard work
• Lead by example through visible presence on the floor and proactive risk identification.

• Lead day-to-day production activities to meet output, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Monitor production lines, staffing, and resources to ensure stable workflow and a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Partner closely with Production Control to plan and execute weekly production schedules aligned with customer demand.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process stability, throughput improvement, and labor efficiency.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools (standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, KPI tracking) to improve operational performance.
• Support and sustain process improvements in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams.

• Ensure all quality standards are met while actively controlling scrap, rework, and delinquencies.
• Manage key P&L elements including labor variance, scrap, supplies, and manufacturing expenses.
• Support new product introductions, process changes, and improvements to existing components.

• Work closely with Sales to support customer commitments, including expediting and completing rush orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite materials and minimize downtime.
• Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager, Quality, Production Control, Sales, Engineering, Maintenance, and HR, with periodic interaction with plants in Mexico and New Bedford.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong background in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years manufacturing supervisory or management experience
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or waste-reduction initiatives.
• Prior experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional improvement efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and performance-management skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence, coach, and develop employees at all levels.
• Working knowledge of production systems, KPIs, and basic computer tools (Microsoft Office, manufacturing systems).
• Dependable, with a strong commitment to attendance, accountability, and results.
• Ability to work safely in an active manufacturing environment, including standing, moving, and managing production activities for eight (8) or more hours per shift in moderate-to-noisy conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and