Production Manager

Socket.dev; Brownsville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Referral bonus

2 weeks PTO + 2 holidays

Health benefits

Life & Disability insurance

401(k) match

Pellet program

SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production operations at the mill. You will ensure OSHA compliance, maintain quality and safety standards, and manage production budgets to deliver high-quality products on time and within cost targets.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will lead supervision and shift teams, coordinate schedules, monitor equipment efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of related supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Analytical, forward-thinking leadership with strong motivational skills.
• Ability to perform basic to complex math calculations.
• Able to work in high temperature/humidity area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the production department.
• Prepare production schedules and communicate goals to departments.
• Analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply and staffing needs.
• Maintain quality control of product.
• Train and supervise department supervisors, shift leads and staff.
• Recruit/evaluate potential employees.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 5:45a - 4p w/ additional OT, after hours, w/e's. about 50 hours/week

Salary: DOE

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 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-added, branded consumer products.

Position: Production Manager

Production Manager Position Overview

The Production Manager reports directly to Plant Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production operations within the mill manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, complies with all Quality and Customer requirements. Drives adherence to company Core Values, fosters a culture of Continuous Improvement, and manages production budgets effectively. The Production Manager will follow and execute programs under the supervision of Plant Manager, to achieve operational excellence, maintain safety standards, and deliver high-quality products on time and within cost parameters.

Production Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate Competence:

• Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the production department.
• Responsible for prioritizing and preparing production schedules and communicating production goals to the appropriate departments.
• Must be able to analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply and coordinate manpower requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining quality control of product.
• Responsible for properly managing, training and supervising department supervisors, shift leads and production personnel.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Collection/verification/reporting of daily/weekly/monthly production data.
• Production/Indirect personnel scheduling as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Vacation/attendance tracking/reporting with Ops. Coordinator.
• Daily/weekly/monthly environmental data acquisition/reporting. (Water/air quality.)
• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and accurately convey production and inventory reports to appropriate members of management and sales department on an ongoing basis.
• Oversee corrective action policies and procedures, employee performance evaluations, and training schedules as needed. Other duties as assigned.
• Recruits/evaluates potential employees.

Inspections, Safety and Maintenance:

• Maintaining plant wide parts/equipment/expendables inventory tracking.
• Ensuring appropriate levels are maintained to allow efficient operation of the facility.
• Oversee the implementation of all quality control SOP policies/procedures including the PFI Standards Program.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the facility while coordinating the Lignetics.
• Safety Program at the plant level. Includes all reporting requirements both for Lignetics and as required by OSHA or state and federal regulations.

Production Manager Qualifications / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of related supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 medium degree of technical and analytical skills. Requires the ability to do simple to complex math calculations.
• Must be able to work in a high temperature/ humidity area.

Production Manager 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

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