Production Lead, Metal Recycling — Drive Ops & Quality

Pacific-Recycling-Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO 2 weeks per year

Eight paid holidays

Company-sponsored medical, vision, and

Dental insurance

Annual boot reimbursement

401k

Free gym membership

Job summary

Pacific-Recycling-Inc seeks a Production Lead for our metal recycling facility in Oregon. You will oversee daily plant operations, supervise a production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires at least 1 year in a mechanical/industrial setting, strong leadership, and hands-on involvement with plant maintenance and process optimization. Competitive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• At least 1 year in a mechanical/industrial environment.
• Strong leadership to supervise and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations of plant equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify inefficiencies for improvements.
• Hands-on lead and delegate all plant maintenance activities.
• Train new employees on procedures, equipment usage, and safety rules.
• Foster teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and finished products for quality compliance.
• Enforce quality control measures and address non-conformances promptly.
• Uphold safety protocols and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Ensure waste management and environmental policy compliance.
• Maintain production records and generate performance reports.
• Communicate updates on production activities, challenges, and opportunities.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team supervision

Quality control

Problem-solving

Decision making under pressure

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications or vocational training in mechanical/industrial fields

Tools

Machinery operation

Production processes knowledge

Quality control principles

Safety regulations

Job description

Pacific-Recycling-Inc seeks a Production Lead for our metal recycling facility in Oregon. You will oversee daily plant operations, supervise a production team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires at least 1 year in a mechanical/industrial setting, strong leadership, and hands-on involvement with plant maintenance and process optimization. Competitive benefits accompany this position.