Production Manager

About PRET Advanced Materials

PRET Advanced Materials, LLC is the U.S. operation of PRET Composites, a global supplier of engineered plastic compounds for the automotive industry. Our Johnsonville plant compounds nylon, PP, PC, ABS, and other polymers on twin-screw extrusion lines. With a recent $18.5 million expansion adding 74 new jobs in Florence County, we are growing our team. This position is being recruited by SteadyLine Staffing on behalf of PRET Advanced Materials.

The Role

The Production Manager leads plant operations with a focus on safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, and people development. You will work closely with Safety, Environmental, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and the site leadership team to deliver production goals in a unionized workplace. You will lead 3–10 direct reports, depending on the department and role.

What You Will Do

• Keep the workplace safe and make sure all safety and environmental policies are followed.
• Own production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
• Run operations reliably to meet or exceed production goals.
• Maintain staffing levels across all positions and shifts.
• Lead people systems: performance development, recognition, compensation, and career progression.
• Address employee concerns and grievances, and administer the collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs with the Maintenance Manager.
• Keep operating costs at or below budget, including labor, packaging, utilities, and outside services.
• Analyze data to cut waste and overtime, and allocate people and equipment for the best results.
• Maintain the 6S program in all areas.
• Manage your own KPIs and those of your team, and build a strong, positive team culture.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in a related field plus 3+ years of management experience; or 7+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Solid technical knowledge of production equipment and machinery.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred: Experience with extrusion or compounding; experience leading a unionized workforce; Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma background.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site. Based on production needs; may include rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.

What We Offer

• $100,000–$120,000 per year, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off
• A leadership role in a plant that is actively expanding

How to Apply

Apply through this posting, or email your resume to our recruiting partner, SteadyLine, at hr@steadyline-sc.com with "Production Manager" in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PRET Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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