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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