Second-Shift Production Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation

Earned Paid Leave

Major Holidays

Job summary

Maine Recycling Corporation is seeking a night-shift Production Manager in Bangor to lead operations at the new Bottle Bill processing facility. This hands-on role requires a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment. The Production Manager will drive safety and efficiency while managing a team of up to 10 employees. Competitive pay based on experience along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) matching is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or warehouse environments.
• Strong ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety standards are taught, followed, and enforced consistently.
• Lead and support a team of production employees of up to 10.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

People management skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Tools

Machinery

Job description

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.

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

• 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.