Second-Shift Production Manager

Maine Recycling Corp; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Maine Recycling Corp is seeking a hands-on night-shift Production Manager for its new Bottle Bill processing facility in Bangor, Maine. This full-time role focuses on ensuring safety, productivity, and team development in a fast-paced industrial setting. Responsibilities include leading production employees, implementing process improvements, and tracking performance metrics. Candidates should have at least 5 years of leadership experience, forklift skills, and the ability to operate machinery. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in industrial settings.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and people-management skills.
• Physical capability to lift and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are taught and enforced.
• Lead a team of up to 10 production employees.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience in industrial environments

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Machinery operation

Job description

Overview

Join Maine Recycling Corporation (MRC) as we are launching an exciting new Bottle Bill processing facility in Bangor! We are seeking a hands-on, night-shift Production Manager to help drive safety, efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The Production Manager is responsible for leading employees in assigned production areas to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role plays a key part in developing employees, enforcing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient daily operations.

Job Details

Job Type

• Full-time.

Shift

• Monday-Friday.
• 4:00pm–1:00am (depending on operational needs and volume).

Functions & Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety standards are taught, followed, and enforced consistently.
• Lead and support a team of production employees (bag dumpers, machine operators, forklift operators, etc.) of up to 10 employees.
• Assign work areas, cross-train employees, and maintain regular communication with staff.
• Step into operational roles as needed to support production.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities to the Operations Manager.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and safety.
• Track, analyze, and report production and performance metrics.

Job Requirements

The skills you need to succeed:

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience (industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or warehouse environments preferred).
• Forklift experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and people-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
• Maintenance experience is a plus.

Pay

• Competitive pay based on experience (DOE).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Group Term Life Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
• Group Voluntary Term Life (available for purchase by employee).
• Short-term Disability Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with MRC Match.
• Vacation.
• Earned Paid Leave.
• Major Holidays.

Maine Recycling Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer.

About Maine Recycling Corporation

Maine Recycling currently acts as a pickup and processing agent for some of the largest beverage manufacturers in Northern New England. Our fleet of 30 trucks with over 200 trailers enables us to provide statewide pickup services for both new and existing beverage distributors in Maine. MRC currently employs 80 to 100 employees operating from our Lisbon Falls and Bangor locations. MRC has now expanded and opened a Redemption Center, Speedy Redemption, in Topsham, Maine. These are exciting times for the Bottle Bill and Beverage Recycling. Come join the growth and innovation.