Plant Manager

MAU is hiring a Plant Manager for our client in Walterboro, SC. As a Plant Manager, you'll lead all plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, inventory, shipping and receiving, and employee development, while driving continuous improvement. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Free lunch

Essential Functions

• Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations so production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery expectations are consistently met.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate resources to optimize workflow, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and capital projects that enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Foster a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), environmental regulations, company policies, and safe work practices.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to manufacturing operations.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, quality concerns, equipment failures, and operational issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address investigation findings.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, quality management systems, and customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Analyze plant performance metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, labor, inventory, and financial results, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and plant employees by setting performance expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Promote a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages employee engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure plant equipment and facilities are maintained to support safe and efficient operations.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and Procurement to ensure inventory availability and on-time customer shipments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Develop and manage the plant operating budget.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety or quality.
• Monitor operational performance and resource utilization to improve efficiency and support the company's strategic goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Working Conditions

• This is an onsite position at a manufacturing facility in Walterboro, SC.