Production Manager

Lignetics, INC.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Referral bonus

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating HOL

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life insurance, disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Pellet program

Lignetics SWAG gear

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. in Kentucky seeks a Production Manager to lead the production department, ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing and compliance with OSHA and quality standards. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and guide supervisors and staff toward on-time, within-cost delivery of high-quality products.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the production department.
• Prioritize schedules and communicate goals to departments.
• Analyze equipment efficiency and manpower needs.
• Maintain quality control of products.
• Train and supervise supervisors and production staff.
• Prepare and report production data to management.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Job description

Position: Production Manager

Shift: 1st shift

Salary: DOE

Description

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 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, foster 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.

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.

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.

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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