Join Maine Recycling Corporation (MRC) as we are launching an exciting new Bottle Bill processing facility in Bangor! We are seeking a hands-on, Second-Shift Production Lead to help drive safety, efficiency, and team development in a fast-paced industrial environment.
The Production Manager is responsible for leading employees in assigned production areas to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role plays a key part in developing employees, enforcing policies and procedures, and ensuring efficient daily operations.
Job Type:
Shift:
- Monday-Friday.
- 4:00pm–1:00am (depending on operational needs and volume).
Functions & Responsibilities:
The Production Manager will:
- Ensure all safety standards are taught, followed, and enforced consistently.
- Lead and support a team of production employees (bag dumpers, machine operators, forklift operators, etc.) of up to 10 employees.
- Assign work areas, cross-train employees, and maintain regular communication with staff.
- Step into operational roles as needed to support production.
- Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities to the Operations Manager.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and safety.
- Track, analyze, and report production and performance metrics.
Job Requirements:
The skills you need to succeed:
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience (industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or warehouse environments preferred).
- Forklift experience.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and people-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
- Maintenance experience is a plus.
Pay:
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Group Term Life Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
- Group Voluntary Term Life (available for purchase by employee).
- Short-term Disability Insurance (premium paid by MRC).
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with MRC Match.
- Vacation.
- Earned Paid Leave.
- Major Holidays.
Maine Recycling Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer.