Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Production Manager

Location: Strasburg, VA

Industry: Recycling / Manufacturing / Plant Operations

Job Category: Production Management / Operations Leadership

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 base

About the Opportunity

A recycling plant in Strasburg, Virginia is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily production operations, drive safety and accountability, and ensure the team consistently meets key performance indicators.

This role is ideal for a hands-on plant leader who can maintain a strong floor presence, manage production teams, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing or recycling environment.

The Production Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and play a key role in improving output, cost control, waste reduction, machine utilization, team performance, and overall operational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

● Lead and manage production teams to ensure safe, efficient daily operations

● Oversee production activities to meet targets for output, waste, cost control, and machine utilization

● Maintain a strong leadership presence on the production floor

● Ensure production procedures are current, consistent, and followed across all processes

● Drive safety culture and compliance with safety, environmental, and labor requirements

● Track, monitor, and improve KPIs across production operations

● Analyze production data to identify operational improvements

● Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve plant performance

● Coordinate schedules, staffing, and resources to support production goals

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues quickly

● Identify quality issues, ensure proper investigation, and drive corrective action

● Lead team development, employee engagement, and performance accountability

● Participate in management team planning, priority setting, and plant development

What You Bring

● Bachelor’s degree in a related manufacturing or management discipline preferred

● 3+ years of relevant plant leadership experience

● Strong safety and performance track record

● Experience managing KPIs and driving continuous improvement

● Strong problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills

● Proven ability to develop and implement operational plans that improve efficiency

● Strong attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of management

● Ability to make tough business and people decisions in a fast-paced environment

● Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style

● Ability to build respect, trust, and accountability with production teams

● Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel

● Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

What’s Offered

● Base salary: $70,000 – $80,000

● Full-time leadership opportunity

● Onsite plant leadership role

● Opportunity to directly impact safety, production performance, and operational efficiency

● Growth opportunity within a recycling/manufacturing environment