Plant Manager

Plant Manager (Calpella, CA) - Recruiting for the Lignetics Group

Lignetics, Inc., (www.Lignetics.com) 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 a 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-add, branded consumer products.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and coordinate the operations of all major departments, including production, machinery, and processing, within company guidelines.
• Operate in a safe manner to the highest standards creating a safety culture throughout the facility.
• Prioritize and prepare production schedules and communicate production goals appropriately.
• Analyze equipment efficiency, materials supply, and coordinate manpower requirements.
• Manage department expenses and purchasing within budgetary guidelines.
• Implement process improvements that are meaningful and sustainable utilizing change management practices.
• Maintain quality control of product and manage the flow of incoming raw materials.
• Develop a workforce that is cross trained, flexible, and productive.
• Properly lead, train, and supervise department managers, shift leads and production personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management, engineering or related field preferred.
• 10 years of manufacturing related experience with 5 years in a managerial/leadership role, preferably in the forest products manufacturing industry.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Base salary in the $115,000 - $125,000 range commensurate with experience and an annual 20% performance incentive.
• Full health benefits vision/dental.
• 401k program which includes company matching funds.
• Generous paid time off.