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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Wood Pellet Factory Manager leads the setup and daily operations of a new wood pellet factory. This includes managing production, planning, team leadership, safety, and efficiency. The role focuses on converting leftover wood materials into wood pellets while building smooth systems and a strong production team in a new factory setup.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Factory Operation Management: Oversee overall wood pellet factory operations to ensure efficient, safe, and stable production output
- Production Planning & Control: Plan and manage production schedules to achieve production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines
- Raw Material Coordination: Coordinate with existing wood factories to ensure continuous raw material supply from leftover wood materials
- Factory Setup & Process Development: Lead factory setup activities including workflow, operational process, SOPs, policy implementation, and team structure development
- Team Supervision & Workforce Management: Supervise production teams and ensure smooth workflow, discipline, productivity, and workforce performance across all production stages
- Machine Maintenance Coordination: Monitor machine performance, coordinate preventive maintenance activities, and minimize production downtime
- Quality Control Management: Ensure product quality meets company standards and customer requirements
- Cost Control & Efficiency Improvement: Monitor operational costs and continuously improve production efficiency and productivity
- Safety & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental standards, company policies, and labor regulations
- People Development & Training: Train, coach, and manage factory employees and supervisors to strengthen operational capability
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Having a Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA or other advanced management qualification is an advantage
- 5–7 years of experience in factory operations or production management
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Experience in the wood pellet, biomass, or manufacturing industry is preferred
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Experience in factory setup, startup projects, or new production line implementation is an advantage
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Experience working in a Chinese management environment is a plus
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Strong factory/production operation knowledge
- Good understanding of manufacturing workflow and process improvement
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and industrial safety
- Strong accountability and result orientation
