Area Manager, Pellet Mill

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. • Responsible for ensuring process and product quality metrics are met. • Responsible for meeting volume targets. • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary. • Provide training and development to team members in the area. • Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance program in place. • Responsible for all tooling and cost of tooling. • Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts. • Responsible for staffing his/her area. • Responsible for maintaining his/her set budget.

• Engineering degree preferred, 5 years in wood process manufacturing in lieu of degree is acceptable • 3-7 years working in a manufacturing environment required. • 24/7 operations experience desired. • 2 years leadership experience preferred. • Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors desired. • Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required. • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required. • Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required. • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day • Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery • Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs. • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. This position is not eligible for visa support.