Required Skills & Experience
Previous experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, blending, plant operations, or a similar environment. Previous leadership, supervisory, or people-management experience. Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and create accountability around attendance, safety, productivity, and performance. Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to support production when necessary. Experience working with inventory, shipping, production workflows, and operational metrics/KPIs. Strong communication and people-management skills with the ability to be approachable while confidently enforcing policies. Ability to work in a warm, active manufacturing environment. Ability to work 100% onsite in Pascagoula, MS. Flexibility to work occasional weekends based on production and order volume.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Business, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA or other advanced education. Experience within light manufacturing, chemical blending, liquid manufacturing, coatings, industrial products, packaging, or similar operations. Experience managing an operation from raw materials through finished goods. Familiarity with totes, drums, tanks, blending processes, and liquid packaging.
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing/Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations at a facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi. This individual will lead a small manufacturing team and be responsible for maintaining a safe, dependable, and productive operation while creating stronger accountability across the facility.
This is a 100% onsite position with typical hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During periods of increased order volume, occasional Saturday and Sunday work may be required.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily manufacturing, blending, packaging, and shipping operations. Manage approximately 5 direct reports, while working closely with additional employees across the facility. Ensure employees are consistently showing up, following safety procedures, and meeting performance expectations. Create a positive working environment while holding team members accountable and enforcing company policies. Oversee the movement of raw materials through finished goods, including materials received in totes and drums. Support blending operations and the transfer of finished product into gallon containers for shipment. Monitor inventory, production output, incoming orders, and outbound shipments.
Develop and track operational KPIs related to:
Inventory accuracy Production volume Shipment volume and on-time delivery Attendance Safety performance Step into production activities when needed to ensure orders remain on schedule. Identify opportunities to improve workflow, efficiency, safety, and overall operational performance.
Compensation: $60K-100k. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.