Production Manager - Chemical Manufacturing Unit (20+ Person Team)

3V Sigma USA is seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead one of our six chemical manufacturing units at our Georgetown, South Carolina facility. In this key leadership role, you will oversee a 20+ person production team with full responsibility for daily operations, safety, process efficiency, equipment utilization, and product quality. You’ll partner across departments to drive continuous improvement, maintain ISO and EFfCI compliance, and ensure timely, cost-effective manufacturing that meets customer and regulatory expectations. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership position offering strong technical engagement and full unit ownership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a chemical manufacturing unit with direct accountability for production output, team performance, and chemical product quality.
• Manage a 20+ person team producing powder thickeners in a fast-paced batch manufacturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, internal quality systems, and customer specifications.
• Oversee hands-on production processes and optimize performance using SPC, SQC, and Gantt-based tracking systems.
• Troubleshoot and improve the use of reactors, dryers, hoppers, conveying systems, packaging systems, and utility systems including hot oil systems, chillers, cryogenic systems, and heat exchangers.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions for OOS, CAPA, and deviation events.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and housekeeping.
• Collaborate across departments including QA, Engineering, EHS, Technology, Logistics, and Maintenance.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP reviews, and safety initiatives.
• Support employee training, evaluations, and accountability within the production unit.