Production Manager - Wood Pellets (Management & Executives)

Full Time

  Top Wood Jobs

  South Carolina, South Carolina, United States

Production Manager – Wood Pellets – South Carolina
Location: United States 
Industry: Wood Pellets

Education Required: BS Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Years Experience Required:  At least 10 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the wood products industry.  Prefer experience with wood pellets, OSB, particleboard, pulp & paper, plywood or MDF.

Description from Top Wood Jobs: 

The Production Manager / Production Superintendent will oversee the people and the processes from raw material receipt through delivery to ensure production meets the output and quality goals The Company has set, while maintaining operations within budget limitations. 

Employment Responsibilities:

  • Direct, supervise, and motivate all line supervisory functions, ensuring overall plant morale is conducive to safe and productive operations.
  • Provide the necessary vehicles for communication between production staff and the various members of plant management to ensure a free flow of information for optimum operation, teamwork, knowledge, and enforcement of company policies as described and outlined by the plant manager.
  • Responsible for hourly new hire recruiting and administration including: new hire training, ensuring new employees are fully trained before working on the floor; administering consistent policies and discipline measures, maintaining documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance.
  • Appraise performance of supervisory staff and ensures that all hourly reviews are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist the Operations and Maintenance Manager in establishing operational objectives and strategies for attaining goals and targets for meeting safety, quality/service and overall productivity improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs (OSHA etc.) and organizing and cross-training worker teams for maximum production flexibility.
  • Implement best manufacturing practices and supports Lean Management practices (5S, Kaizen).
  • Develop production schedules and duty assignments, making strategic decisions as necessary to alter programs when time or budget limitations are reached.
  • Assist Maintenance Manager and Team Leader in the repair and upkeep for all plant equipment to ensure minimal disruption to production activities: pellet mill, hammer mill, dryer are some of the key areas.
  • Set the standard for the manufacture of high quality production with outstanding responsiveness to customer needs and concerns.
  • Monitor every stage of production, analyzing current methods and developing new ways to save steps, time and materials in order to reduce costs.
  • Initiate and implement programs to control inventory, improve efficiency and increase production to enhance value to the company. 

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • At least 10 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the wood products industry.
  • Wood pellets, OSB, particleboard, pulp & paper or MDF preferred.
  • Three years of experience in a production leadership role 

Technical And Functional Knowledge Required:

  • Strong leadership skills and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and ISO requirements
  • Proven track record of hiring, training and managing staff to meet company objectives.
  • Must be able to prioritize tasks in a 24/7/365 operation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job. 

Competencies:

  • Leadership and team management.
  • Communication skills
  • Ethical Conduct.
  • Thoroughness.
  • Presentation skills 

Other:

  • Supervisory Responsibility
  • Supervises a team of 1  to 5. 

Work Environment:

  • Manufacturing environment.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noise, and moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of outside weather conditions.  

Physical Demands:

This position is very active and requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, and typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, as the work dictates.  

Travel

No travel is expected for this position. 

Compensation

Wage: $65-110k/year depending on experience