What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager (Chemical Engineering) position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Kelly Engineering is seeking a DIRECT HIRE - Production Manager (Chemical Engineering) to join one of our leading clients in the Chemical Manufacturing industry at their Georgetown, SC location.
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Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
- 7 years of hands-on experience in industrial chemical manufacturing; prior leadership or supervisory experience highly desired.
- In-depth knowledge of chemical processing equipment and utilities (reactors, dryers, conveyors, hot oil systems, chillers, cryogenic systems, heat exchangers, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of a chemical manufacturing unit with full accountability for production volume, team performance, and product quality.
- Directly manage a team of 20 operators and technicians in a fast-paced batch production environment producing powder thickeners.
- Ensure consistent compliance with ISO 9001, internal quality systems, and customer specifications.
- Oversee and optimize hands-on operate reactors, dryers, hoppers, conveying systems, packaging lines, and utility systems (hot oil, chillers, cryogenic units, heat exchangers).
- Drive process optimization using SPC, SQC, and Gantt-based production tracking.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (OOS, CAPA, and deviation events.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency, cost reduction, yield, and 5S/housekeeping standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Engineering, EHS, R&D/Technology, Logistics, and Maintenance teams.
- Actively participate in Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP studies, and plant safety programs.
- Develop team members through training, performance evaluations, and accountability measures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- 7 years of hands-on experience in industrial chemical manufacturing; prior leadership or supervisory experience highly desired.
- In-depth knowledge of chemical processing equipment and utilities (reactors, dryers, conveyors, hot oil systems, chillers, cryogenic systems, heat exchangers, etc.).
- Proven track record with ISO 9001 quality systems and regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, troubleshoot in real time, and deliver results in a high-output manufacturing setting.
- Experience with process optimization tools (SPC/SQC), preventive maintenance programs, and cross-functional collaboration.
Location & Schedule
- Full-time onsite role at our chemical manufacturing campus in Georgetown, South Carolina (Beautiful coastal location between Charleston and Myrtle Beach)
- Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours/week
- On-call availability required to support 24/7 production needs
Salary : $135,000 - $140,000