Job Description
FPC is looking for an energetic and driven Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our client's growing team at a site in the greater Florence, SC area. As part of their exciting expansion, this leadership role will be key in driving the success of production operations . Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team while shaping the future of the facility. This is a chance to make a real impact and be part of a fast-paced, innovative environment that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Salary Range: $115k - $125k + 10% bonus that can stretch to 20%
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and inspire a dynamic Manufacturing team of 30, ensuring smooth, safe, and cost-effective operations.
- Hire, train, and mentor top talent, creating a high-performing culture.
- Provide technical expertise and hands-on guidance in the manufacturing of Engineered Building Surfaces.
- Solve process, quality, and chemistry-related challenges to drive excellence.
- Implement cutting-edge process control techniques to improve key performance metrics like scrap, rate, and waste.
- Collaborate with plant and corporate leaders to optimize resources and meet production goals.
- Be the champion of safety—identify and resolve concerns and lead incident investigations.
- Empower your team to uphold the highest standards in safety and production quality.
- Partner with our Growth and Innovation group to develop new products and lead production trials.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years in manufacturing, with a proven track record in management or Process Engineering.
- Experience in chemical, industrial, or batch process industries (e.g., Paper, Tissue, Coating, Engineered Wood) is a plus.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills that inspire and motivate teams.
- Expertise in MS Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, formulas), and Word.
- Lean or Six Sigma experience is a big plus!
- A strategic thinker with a passion for continuous improvement and achieving outstanding results.
- High integrity, a results-oriented mindset, and the ability to take decisive action.
- Willingness to be on-call for after-hour emergencies.
- US Citizenship or Green Card Holder required.
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