Position: Pellet Mill Plant Manager
Company: PK Wood Pellet
Location:Newbury, Vermont
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
About the Company
PK Wood Pellet LLC will establish a wood pellet manufacturing facility in Wells River, Vermont, designed to transform local low-value wood byproducts into premium heating fuel for the bulk delivery market. Our operation will create a circular economy by converting sawmill waste that would otherwise be disposal problems for local sawmills into clean, renewable energy pellets.
Position Overview
PK Wood Pellet is seeking a hands-on, driven Pellet Mill Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a new, high-efficiency wood pellet manufacturing facility. This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in launching and operating a manufacturing operation from the ground up.
The Pellet Mill Manager will be responsible for building and managing a safe, productive, and quality-focused operation from startup through full-scale production. The ideal candidate is a practical leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys balancing team leadership with technical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all plant operations including production, maintenance, staffing, and logistics
* Ensure consistent production of high-quality, low-ash wood pellets for the bulk delivery market
* Lead, train, and develop a team of operators, maintenance staff, and equipment operators
* Establish and enforce plant safety programs, procedures, and culture
* Monitor and improve plant efficiency, uptime, throughput, and overall operational performance
* Coordinate feedstock supply, drying, pelletizing, and storage operations
* Manage preventative maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability
* Track production metrics, operating costs, and performance against operational targets
* Collaborate with ownership on startup activities, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
* Proven experience managing operations in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and manage teams
* Hands-on management style with a willingness to work directly on the plant floor
* Experience with mechanical systems, material handling equipment, or industrial process equipment
* Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe operating practices
* Ability to succeed in a startup environment requiring adaptability, resourcefulness, and decisiveness
* Experience in wood products, biomass, feed mills, forestry products, or similar industries is strongly preferred
Why Join PK Wood Pellet?
* Opportunity to lead a new, modern manufacturing facility from startup through growth
* Key leadership role with direct impact on operations and company success
* Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
* Competitive compensation based on experience
* Health insurance with generous company subsidy
* Dental Insurance
* 401 (K) retirement plan
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