Area Production Leader - Chemical Plants

Area Production Leader

• Chemical Plants

LOCATION

Mt. Pleasant, SC No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $110,000

• $145,000 / yr ID SC53-2754043 POSTED Apr 22, 2026 Excellent opportunity to join a specialty chemical plant as Operations/ Production Manager.

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven individual ready to lead and enhance our production operations.

Responsibilities:

• -Manage and oversee daily production operations to consistently meet or exceed quality and output targets.
• -Lead a team of 10-30 professionals across Operations, Maintenance, and E&I centered on safety and continuous improvement.
• -Enhance production efficiency through the refinement of SOPs and optimization of batch processes.
• -Align budget management with strategic business objectives.
• -Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to boost operational productivity.
• -Conduct risk assessments and address process deviations effectively.
• -Ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and OSHA standards.
• -Optimize in-plant inventory management and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• -Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• -8-15 years of relevant experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process safety management sectors.
• -Extensive knowledge of batch process manufacturing, including cycle times and equipment capacity.
• -In-depth understanding of environmental regulations, OSHA, PSM, and

ISO 9001

compliance.

• -Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methodologies.
• -Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.