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Manufacturing Manager – Front Line Manufacturing

📍 Charleston, SC (Goose Creek area)
🏭 Industry Leader | Growth-Focused | Strong Culture

🚨 Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials) or Business

• 2–5 years of direct manufacturing leadership experience, including front-line supervisor management

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver on operational goals

• Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Skilled in using tools like Control Plans, JSAs, Standard Work, and basic TPM practices

• Ability to communicate and present effectively at all levels of the organization

✅ Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is preferred
✅ Experience with SPC software (Infinity QS, WinSPC, or similar) and process capability metrics is a plus

About the Company:

Join a North American manufacturing leader that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and operations. With an exceptional work culture, real opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for a results-driven manufacturing professional ready to take the next step in leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the full value stream as the business unit leader, reporting directly to the Plant Manager

• Lead and develop front-line supervisors to achieve key performance goals in safety, quality, and productivity

• Drive a zero-injury workplace by implementing and enforcing JSAs, control plans, and safe work standards

• Ensure process control and stability through effective use of Standard Work, TPM, and Lean tools

• Monitor production metrics and take action to meet or exceed targets for cost, quality, and throughput

• Be the primary contact for upstream and downstream internal customers in the production process

• Align departmental activities with the plant’s 1–3-year strategic goals

• Champion Lean and Six Sigma projects to reduce costs, improve yields, and streamline operations

• Oversee execution of annual cost reduction targets and support plant-wide process ownership

• Support TPM activities by partnering with Maintenance and Engineering to drive equipment performance

• Execute training programs to develop a multi-skilled workforce

• Lead Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) and empower operator leaders to take ownership of outcomes

Why This Role?

• Excellent work culture that values leadership, teamwork, and continuous learning

• Ongoing capital investment in equipment and infrastructure to stay ahead in the industry

• Real career advancement opportunities in a growing and respected organization

• Competitive salary and outstanding benefits package

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader with a passion for developing people and improving operations—this is your opportunity to thrive. Apply today and lead the future of manufacturing in a world-class facility.