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Area Manager

Randstad Engineering
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Salary: $95k - 130k per year
Reference: 1105838

job summary:

Manufacturing company with locations nationwide is targeting an Area Manager for their plant in the Columbia SC area. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of Operations/Production leadership experience in heavy industry, preferably steel or metals manufacturing.

Relocation assistance provided to qualified candidates.



location: Columbia, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $95,000 - 130,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: High School

responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily production schedules to meet or exceed targets.
  • Manage a team of hourly personnel and frontline supervisors.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap and improve yield.
  • Manage the operational budget and collaborate with Engineering on projects to upgrade technology or expand capacity.
  • Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and the implementation of LOTO and confined space protocols.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably steel or metals industry.
  • Leadership experience over both hourly and salaried employees.

Benefits:

  • Direct-hire role with full benefits
  • Healthcare
  • Retirement
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • etc

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qualifications:
  • Experience level: Manager
  • Minimum 5 years of experience
  • Education: High School (required)

skills:
  • Manager
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
  • Production
  • Steel
  • Scheduling
  • Planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Six Sigma

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $95,000 - $130,000

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