Plant Manager

Socket.dev; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Employee referral bonus

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead safety, production, and maintenance across the facility.

You will set production schedules, coordinate departments, and drive cost-efficient, sustainable improvements in a wood product manufacturing environment. The role requires a bachelor’s in Manufacturing/Industrial Management, 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ in leadership, and a Lean/Six Sigma background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field preferred.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in varied weather and oversee cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate operations across safety, production and maintenance.
• Lead safety initiatives to improve culture and performance.
• Develop production schedules and communicate goals to departments.
• Analyze equipment efficiency and materials supply; coordinate manpower.
• Manage department expenses, budgets and purchasing within guidelines.
• Drive process improvements and manage inventory accuracy at plant level.
• Supervise managers, shift leads and production staff; oversee training.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management

Job description

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Lignetics, Inc., offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of all major departments, including safety, production, maintenance, and processing, within company guidelines.
• Operate in a safe manner to the highest standards to improve our safety culture and performance throughout the facility.
• Embrace and model the company values at all times.
• Utilize problem solving skills to pursue both task-oriented work and strategic initiatives.
• Prioritize and prepare production schedules and communicate production goals to the appropriate departments,
• Analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply and coordinate manpower requirements.
• Manage department expenses and purchasing within budgetary guidelines.
• Implement process improvements that are meaningful and sustainable utilizing capital management and Management of Change (MOC processes)
• Manage inventory accuracy at the plant level, of both raw materials and finished goods
• Develop a workforce that is cross trained, flexible and productive.
• Own and drive strategic and tactical improvement processes that increase productivity and reduce costs
• Practice situational leadership characteristics to ensure engagement and involvement of all employees.
• Properly lead, train and supervise department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
• Assist in the research and development of new equipment, products and processes.
• Oversee corrective action policies and procedures, employee performance evaluations, and training schedules as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field preferred.
• 10 + years of manufacturing related experience with 5+ years in a managerial/leadership role, preferably in the forest products manufacturing industry.
• Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing experience a plus
• Must have a roll up your sleeves approach, be highly analytical and forward thinking.
• This is a day to day operating role but also one that requires resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
• Requires a high degree of technical and analytical skills.?
• Requires the ability to do simple to complex math calculations.
• Must be able to work in weather extremes.

Benefits:

• Annual Bonus
• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE