Second-Shift Production Lead

Second-Shift Production Lead

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: Full-time.

Shift: Monday-Friday. 4:00pm1:00am (depending on operational needs and volume).

Functions & Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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: $22/hr, starting.

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.