Site Manager

MAU is hiring an On-Site Manager at our client in Ridgeville, SC. As an On-Site Manager, you will oversee on-site staffing operations, lead associate relations and workforce management activities, and ensure safety, payroll accuracy, employee engagement, and key performance indicators (KPIs) meet client expectations. This is a full-time, direct-hire position.

Our client is a global automotive manufacturer known for producing premium vehicles with a strong focus on safety, innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technology. Its Ridgeville, SC, facility supports automotive production in a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid Holidays (11)

• Paid Vacation

• Great work environment

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Care Partners Program

• Health Club Reimbursement Program

• Additional supplemental benefit programs

• 401(k)

• Salary Continuation

• Educational Reimbursement

• FMLA available after 12 months of service

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday | 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM (typical hours; schedule may vary)

• Night and weekend work may be required

Career Path

• Regional Operations Manager

• District Site Manager

• Branch Operations Manager

• Outsource Manager

• Other Corporate Support Functions

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in human resources or a manufacturing environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Human resources or manufacturing industry experience

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

• Root cause analysis training

• Knowledge of powered industrial equipment

General Requirements

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities

• Strong analytical, mathematical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build relationships with client leadership and associates

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet operational deadlines

• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and professional accountability

• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members

• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, employee relations, and performance management

• Ability to work collaboratively with HR, operations, and manufacturing leadership

• Flexibility to accommodate changing work schedules and business needs

• Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment

Essential Functions

• Lead daily on-site staffing operations and supervise MAU personnel assigned to the client’s facility.

• Collaborate with client department leaders to identify workforce requirements, staffing needs, and hiring deadlines.

• Organize and communicate staffing requests by department, skill level, and required start date.

• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and training, including pre-hire assessment classes typically held two to three times per week.

• Oversee associate relations, attendance tracking, performance management, payroll administration, and workforce compliance.

• Promote a strong workplace safety culture through employee engagement, behavioral observations, safety events, and accountability.

• Lead workplace incident investigations within 24 hours, ensuring accurate documentation, appropriate case management, and communication of corrective actions.

• Conduct confidential employee investigations and ensure compliance with MAU conduct policies and procedures.

• Administer employee counseling and performance improvement activities while maintaining MAU's Open Door Policy.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for client communications, workforce updates, and policy changes.

• Supervise, coach, and support direct reports, including Associate Relations Leaders and Administrative Support personnel.

• Maintain Leader Standard Work processes and monitor compliance with established operational procedures.

• Conduct workplace safety audits, including ICI, behavior-based safety (BBS), and powered industrial truck (PIT) observations.

• Develop, implement, and manage associate engagement programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

• Monitor workforce performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans.

• Serve as a liaison between MAU associates, client supervisors, and department leadership.

• Prepare and maintain attendance reports and communicate employee absences to client supervisors.

• Conduct employee performance reviews in collaboration with client leadership.

• Identify, document, and report workplace safety concerns or policy violations.

• Verify that all employees working scheduled shifts have accurate time records.

• Communicate assignment completions and terminations to affected employees.

• Prepare and submit required site management reports accurately and on time.

• Collaborate with client supervisors to address workforce concerns and anticipate changing staffing requirements.

• Ensure weekly payroll is accurate, verified, and submitted on schedule.

• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements to meet customer expectations and staffing performance goals.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work primarily on-site at our client’s manufacturing facility in Ridgeville, SC.

• Perform duties in both administrative office settings and active manufacturing environments.

• Regularly use computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and other standard office equipment.

• Potential exposure to manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, and powered industrial vehicles.

• Work environments may include non-temperature-controlled facilities and areas requiring Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) cleanroom procedures.

• Maintain flexibility to support operational needs across different shifts, including occasional nights and weekends.

• This position is not eligible for fully remote work.

Physical Requirements

The following activities may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Periodically lift 5–20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Stand or walk for up to 8 hours.

Travel

• Flexibility to travel overnight as business needs require.

• Ability to accommodate extended travel assignments lasting one week or longer.