Production Manager- Pellet Plant Job Northern Kentucky USA,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Northern

Production Manager
- Pellet Plant Job Overview Location
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United States, Nashwauk, Minnesota

Job skills Construction Management and Commissioning

Type Permanent

Job 169505 Salary $ 150000 - $ 170000

Role

Summary:

The Manager of the Production Department in the Pellet Plant is responsible for ensuring the Plant reliability, efficiency, and availability of equipment critical to pellet production. This role requires overseeing plant productivity adhering to the quality requirement, managing teams, optimizing equipment performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

To plan, schedule, and oversee plant production for achieving the targets
To ensure optimal functioning of equipment pertaining to Beneficiation plant
To analyze equipment performance data to identify and resolve recurring issues.
To ensure availability of raw materials

Team Leadership and Coordination

To lead, train, and mentor the Production team, including engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
To foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
To develop a collaborative working relationship with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless plant operations.

Plant Optimization and Upgrades

To evaluate the Plant performance and recommend process improvements or upgrades
To identify bottlenecks in plant and resolving the same with available resources
To ensure the specific power consumption as required

Safety and Compliance

To enforce adherence to safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
To conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and training sessions for production staff.
To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards related to plant operations.

Resource and Cost Management

To identify and utilize resources to avoid downtime while optimizing costs.
To develop and monitor budgets for plant operation.

Reporting and Analysis

To prepare detailed MIS reports on plant performance, maintenance activities, and downtime analysis.
To Maintain accurate records of specific consumption
To prepare shutdown plan of the plant
To prepare Annual Business Plan

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/metallurgy engineering or a related field (master’s preferred).
Min 15 to 20 to years of experience in Production, preferably in Pellet plants or similar heavy industry.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of Pelletization processes, equipment and Operation
Proficiency in process optimization tools and techniques.
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for health, safety, and environment.

Soft Skills

Demonstrated expertise in managing production processes and leading diverse teams.
Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.

Certifications (Optional):

Certifications in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), or similar fields are a plus.

Salary:

$150,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Health Insurance:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with an HSA option.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 4% company match.
Lincoln STD, LTD, & Life Insurance:
Coverage provided by Mesabi Metallics.
Paid Time Off (PTO): o 0-3 Years: 96 hours per year o 3-5 Years: 120 hours per year o 5-10 Years: 160 hours per year o 10+ Years: 200 hours per year

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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