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Production Manager - Immediate Hire!

1/7/2026

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the production department, including scheduling and maintaining quality control. They also oversee training and supervision of staff, as well as ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Manufacturer of premium wood pellets and Prestologs fire logs. Renewable wood pellet fuel on East and West coast.
About the Role

Description

**Ability to pass a background & drug screening


Demonstrate Competence:

  • Responsible to plan, direct and coordinate the production department.
  • Responsible to prioritize and prepare production schedules and communicate production goals to the appropriate departments.
  • Must be able to analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply and coordinate manpower requirements.
  • Responsible to maintain quality control of product.
  • Responsible to properly manage, train and supervise 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 to create, maintain, 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.
  • Oversees 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.





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Requirements

Qualifications/Education:

  • 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.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint
  • Ability to generate Standard Operating Procedures
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Must be flexible - some nights & weekends can be required
  • Must be willing to be on call 24/7

Benefits:

  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Quarterly Bonus based on plant performance & individual performance
  • 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

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Key Skills
Production ManagementQuality ControlSchedulingData ReportingSafety ComplianceTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointStandard Operating ProceduresEmployee TrainingInventory ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingResource ManagementTechnical Skills
Categories
Management & LeadershipManufacturingLogisticsEnvironmental & SustainabilityTrades
Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus ProgramQuarterly Bonus Based On Plant Performance & Individual Performance2 Weeks Paid Time Off + 2 Floating HolidaysMedical, Dental, And Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA Options)Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability401(k) With Employer Match & Immediate VestingEmployee Heating Pellet ProgramLignetics SWAG Gear To Include An Annual Pair Of Work Boots & Other PPE
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