Production Manager - 4th Shift

Socket.dev; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Student loan repayment assistance

Generous vacation and sick plans

Medical, dental & vision

401k retirement match

FSA & HSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Career development

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily plant operations at our East Chicago processing facility. You will drive safety, regulatory compliance, productivity, and team performance while ensuring efficient processing of materials and inventory.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in environmental services, hazardous waste, chemical processing, or manufacturing, thrives in a fast-paced setting, develops high-performing teams, and relentlessly seeks process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in environmental services, hazardous waste, or related industries.
• Experience managing production in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Coach and develop production personnel to drive performance and accountability.
• Oversee material processing, inventory management, and workflow execution.
• Coordinate with Laboratory, Maintenance, Receiving and other departments to optimize operations and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA, permit requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor equipment reliability and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

EHS compliance

Operations management

Process improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses dedicated to creating a more sustainable planet and making a real impact on human wellbeing. In the US, we lead the way in recycling and the circular economy, managing diverse environmental challenges sustainably.

Our East Chicago, IN facility is the heart of our operations and our largest processing hub, where innovation and teamwork drive meaningful environmental solutions. Join us in this dynamic location to be part of shaping a sustainable future.

Opportunity Highlights

• 4th Shift Schedule – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday | 6am-4:3pm
• Paid Weekly– Consistent weekly pay
• Lead a Critical Operation– Directly influence safety, compliance, productivity, and team performance within a highly regulated processing facility
• Make a Meaningful Impact– Help protect the environment by ensuring materials are safely managed, recycled, and processed responsibly

What will you do? Make an impact!

Tradebe is seeking an experiencedProduction Managerto lead daily plant operations within our processing facility. This role is responsible for driving safety, regulatory compliance, productivity, and team performance while ensuring efficient processing of materials and inventory.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience from an environmental services, hazardous waste, chemical processing, manufacturing, or other industrial operations environment. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting, develops high-performing teams, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and operational results.

Key Job Responsiblities:

• Lead daily production operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
• Champion a strong culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and regulatory compliance.
• Manage, coach, and develop production personnel to drive performance and accountability.
• Oversee material processing, inventory management, and workflow execution.
• Partner with Laboratory, Maintenance, Receiving, and other departments to optimize operations and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with RCRA, permit requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor equipment reliability and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within environmental services, hazardous waste management, chemical processing, manufacturing, industrial operations, or a related industry preferred.
• Experience managing production, processing, inventory, or plant operations in a regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational results.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and operational excellence principles.

Why Tradebe is Right for You

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Generous vacation and sick plans
• Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
• 401k Retirement match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Leadership opportunities
• Great work environment and culture
• And MORE!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

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