Production Manager - United States

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2 days ago

$80,000 - $140,000 (USD) per year *

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Job Title · Production Manager · Division or Business Unit · Paper and Board · Department or Function · Production Management · Job Location · Beaufort, SC · Job Description · What's Essential to Success · The Production Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager and c ...

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Job Title

Production Manager

Division or Business Unit

Paper and Board

Department or Function

Production Management

Job Location

Beaufort, SC

Job Description

What's Essential to Success

The Production Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing operations are safe, efficient, on time, and within budget, while minimizing waste. Success in this role requires strong emotional intelligence, organizational skills, prioritization, and hands-on production manufacturing expertise.

You must demonstrate decisive leadership and the ability to coordinate and align Production Supervisors and support functions—including Safety, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Quality, and Administration—to meet operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Create, reinforce, and sustain a strong safety-first culture
Address production-related safety audit findings through process improvements, updated procedures, and/or maintenance solutions
Lead and develop strong working relationships to drive high performance and accountability
Collaborate with Supply Chain on production matters including batch sizing, equipment utilization, and material sourcing
Build and lead a team that communicates effectively across departments and fosters a continuous improvement culture
Ensure production objectives are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and procedures

Performance Metrics

Success will be measured using key indicators, including:

Total Incident Rate (TIR)
Product quality
On-time delivery
Production efficiency
Conversion cost improvement

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Candidates with Six Sigma and/or PMI knowledge are strongly preferred. The role emphasizes optimization of manufacturing processes through:

Implementation and sustainment of 5S principles
Application of Lean manufacturing techniques
Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Effective direction of personnel to maintain high equipment utilization and production efficiency
Use of production boards to clearly communicate expectations and performance to operators

People & Process Management

Manage production personnel in accordance with company policies, safety standards, and operating procedures
Partner with support functions to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

Why Flint Group

Flint Group offers a market-competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We are a promote-from-within organization seeking high-potential talent who are motivated to grow their careers with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualification Profile

Experience
Education
Skills

Preferred Requirements

5-10 years manufacturing experience
3-5+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience

Start Date

TBD

Relocation Package Offered (Yes or No)

Yes

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