• Directs and schedules daily production activities including raw material receiving and finished product shipments.
• Reviews and confirms daily production numbers.
• Performs daily facility inspections and conducts procedure audits.
• Coordinates Maintenance activities of basic preventive maintenance and equipment repairs. Expiates equipment repair when necessary.
• Oversees completing of new operator training
• Leads the production team to develop and recommend new production techniques to increase yields, minimize breakdowns and maintain finish product quality to maximize the value of the finished product.
• Enforces company, environmental and safety policies of compliance. Practice proper PPE compliance and maintains a safe working record and environment.
• Maintains an open line of communication with collections to provide consistent raw material flow to develop the most efficient coordinated practices resulting lower cost for collection and processing.
• Verifies and submits monthly production reports to management with observations and recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills: excel/word experience required.
• HS Diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, detail focused, organized and dependable.
• Ability to know, understand, manage, and prioritize all internal cost drivers (utilities, labor and maintenance) as well as external cost drivers (product flow and raw material quality) to effectively contain costs while creating a safety conscious and environmental complaint culture).
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to at least 50lbs.
• Team player and multitasker.
• Excellent delegation and proven leadership skills.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, kneel, climb ladders and squat for extended periods.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet, in confined spaces, and in adverse temperatures and weather conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.