Engineering Jobs in Bunker Hill Berkeley County, WV

As the Production Manager - Lenoir at Tangent you will have the opportunity to directly impact the organization by overseeing a 24 x 7 facility manufacturing approx. 8 MM pounds of high-density polymer lumber a year and overseeing a staff of 20. Our Lenoir facility is the primary manufacturing location for our Marine Pile and Marine Timber product. As Production Manager you will manage multiple teams of operators throughout our 45,000 sq ft recycling facility. You will be responsible to hire, train and develop your team to meet the needs of the rapidly growing business.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Continues and enhances the existing team system
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Safety of the facility and ensures Safety policies are adhered to.
• Responsible for Quality for the facility and that all Quality procedures are being followed.
• Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed.
• Collaborates with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.
• Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production equipment and tools. Coordinates with Maintenance to minimize downtime
• Train operators on expected operator maintenance duties.
• Coordinate interplant material moves with company drivers.
• Communicate with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensure continuous improvement process is maintained.
• Identifies and recommends cost controls and other improvements to production process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable learning about processing equipment to facilitate both efficient operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• At least four years of manufacturing experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on production floor.

Are you a seasoned project manager? Do you have experience in manufacturing, large capital projects and researching new facilities? Wonderful, look no further, we have your next position! Doherty Career Solutions is partnering with a local Winchester, VA facility as they search for a Senior Project Manager to join the thriving and growing team. Salary for this role will depend upon experience but offer $120,000-150,000 plus an extremely lucrative bonus plan. The Senior Project Manager leads large, cross-functional capital projects within food manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget execution from concept through start-up.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead large-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects ranging from $2MM to $10MM+ from concept development through commissioning and operational handover
• Manage project stage-gate processes, including business case development, NPV analysis, risk assessment, and change control
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities including process, automation/controls, utilities, facilities, and construction trades
• Develop and execute procurement strategies, including contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, and vendor selection
• Oversee construction management activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements
• Develop and execute commissioning, qualification, and start-up plans to ensure performance targets are achieved
• Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, environmental, and safety standards throughout project execution
• Manage project closeout activities, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, training, spare parts, and formal handover to Operations and Maintenance teams
• Provide regular project status reporting to corporate and site leadership, including schedule, cost, risk, and mitigation plans
• Travel as required to support project execution and site coordination
• Mentor and develop others in project management best practices and standards.
• Promote personal and company image throughout the community

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline preferred)
• 10+ years of experience managing capital projects within food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, and construction activities
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Experience researching potential expansions and industries
• Experience opening up all new product lines and equipment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety training preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Use your skills and experience to succeed with this great job opportunity! Click APPLY NOW to complete our online, mobile-friendly application. For questions or further information about the Senior Project Manager position, please call our Doherty recruiter at (952) 715-5043.

This company offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees and their dependents receive 75% paid health insurance coverage, along with dental and vision insurance. The company also provides long-term disability coverage and a $25,000 term life insurance policy for added peace of mind. To support financial goals, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match is available. Employees enjoy generous paid time off, paid holidays, and frequent company