Area Production Manager - Chemical Plants
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC. No Remote.
Type: Direct Hire
ID: SC
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager. We are seeking a highly skilled and driven individual ready to lead and enhance our production operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily production operations to consistently meet or exceed quality and output targets.
- Lead a team of 10-30 professionals across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I centered on safety and continuous improvement.
- Enhance production efficiency through the refinement of SOPs and optimization of batch processes.
- Align budget management with strategic business objectives.
- Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to boost operational productivity.
- Conduct risk assessments and address process deviations effectively.
- Ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
- Optimize in-plant inventory management and resource allocation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 8-15 years of relevant experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process safety management sectors.
- Extensive knowledge of batch process manufacturing, including cycle times and equipment capacity.
- In-depth understanding of environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and ISO 9001 compliance.
- Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.