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Job Title: Production ManagerJob Description

Join a leading global manufacturing company focused on materials science and sustainable innovations. As a Production Manager, you will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering team development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

+ Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring training, audits, and safety certifications are in place.

+ Enforce safety policies, conduct plant tours, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Investigate environmental incidents and spills; implement energy-saving practices.

+ Monitor production and process audits to ensure quality standards are met.

+ Investigate off-quality and customer complaints; lead corrective actions to improve product quality.

+ Coordinate with planning teams to meet production schedules efficiently.

+ Control labor, supply, and operating costs to optimize production expenses.

+ Support and lead waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives.

+ Ensure compliance with raw material and inventory systems.

+ Provide performance reviews, coaching, and training to develop team members.

+ Maintain attendance and performance records for team management.

+ Encourage associate participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Act as a backup to the Senior Production Manager when needed.

+ Approve batch sheets and process changes as necessary.

+ Support training system development and oversee payroll/timekeeping reviews.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in production supervision and management.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

+ Experience in chemical manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; candidates with a degree in Chemistry will be considered with relevant experience.

+ Previous management experience with teams.

Work Environment

The manufacturing floor offers a laid-back atmosphere, focusing on colorants for household products, such as those found in TIDE PODS. The Dewey Plant is currently undergoing a major reorganization, providing a unique opportunity to be part of building back its talent. With around 60 operators on site, you will manage 20 at a time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Inman, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Inman,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.