Production Associate

Overview

Over 125 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz's paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In "Golden Eye," the interior of James Bond's BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint - not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts. Come join one of the Best Places to Work in SC – winner in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Specialist to join our team in beautiful Charleston, SC. This role will carry out paint tinting and order filling tasks to ensure the Supply Chain can function optimally and efficiently.

• Full compliance for all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to department and job functions.
• Quality management as well as adherence to all company policy and procedure.
• Proper use of department technology and technique in accordance to applicable Work Instructions.
• Use of the systems and tools (e.g. mixing equipment, scales) including cleaning and maintenance as specified.
• Observation of the quality reporting to superior of any deviations throughout the production process.
• Adhere to daily work load and daily priority list.
• Effective internal communications within assigned team.
• Mandatory and proper use of internal computer programs (e.g. SAP).
• Lean Management / 5S.
• Pay attention to department work area and job functions reporting immediately all health and safety observations or opportunities as well as any other opportunities for improvement (e.g. work flow, processes).
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient work area.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent hours in a related work environment.
• Receive hazardous waste training within 6 months of initial employment, and annually thereafter in accordance with the applicable provisions of R.(a)(7)(ii), (iii) and (iv)(D) of the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (SCHWMR).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software (preferred).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and must pass annual respirator fit testing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to understand directions as provided by the supervisor.