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Plant ManagerKelly • North Charleston, South Carolina, US
Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Kelly • North Charleston, South Carolina, US
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Our client is a leading industry manufacturer, offering innovative solutions and services across various sectors. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Manager to lead our U.S. manufacturing facility, which encompasses production, a full-service machinery workshop, paint shop, assembly, warehousing, quality, and maintenance operations.

The Plant Manager will oversee all day-to-day operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer commitments are met. This role requires a dynamic leader dedicated to driving operational excellence, improving on-time delivery, and revitalizing safety and culture across the facility. You’ll collaborate closely with internal departments and international partners to optimize schedules, backlogs, and resource allocation, building a high-performing, adaptable organization.

Charleston, SC
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $160K or above based on experience
1st shift, 6am-3:00pm

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily plant operations, including production, workshop, paint shop, warehousing, quality, and maintenance, ensuring efficient, safe, and timely results.
  • Provide hands-on leadership and collaborate actively with teams to resolve issues and set priorities.
  • Coordinate production planning with U.S. and overseas facilities for optimal resource use and on-time delivery.
  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.
  • Champion safety, quality, and compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA, ISO 9001, EMS, and OHSAS standards.
  • Build and motivate a skilled workforce, foster a positive culture, and promote company Core Values.
  • Develop and execute operational strategies, manage budgets and capital planning, and align objectives with global business goals.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years manufacturing leadership, including heavy machinery or workshop experience
  • Track record of improving plant results: delivery, quality, safety, retention
  • Skilled in building agile, high-performing teams and data-driven decision-making
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (MBA a plus)
  • Expertise in lean manufacturing, ISO 9001, and OSHA compliance
  • Strong technical aptitude with hands-on industrial equipment experience
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and prioritization skills
  • Proficient in ERP systems, data analytics, and digital tools
  • International team experience preferred

If you thrive in a heavy manufacturing environment and believe in leading from the floor, not just the office, this is your chance to make a significant impact and shape our future. Apply today and become a driving force in our future.


As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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