Full-Time

Production Manager

Posted on 8/21/2026

Lignetics

Lignetics

1-10 employees

Converts wood waste into residential pellets

No salary listed

Mountain View, AR, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
OSHA

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or a related field is preferred.
  • Three to five years of related supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is preferred.
  • Ability to work in a high-temperature, high-humidity area.
  • Ability to perform simple to complex mathematical calculations.
  • Technical and analytical skills sufficient for day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, direct, and coordinate the production department.
  • Prioritize and prepare production schedules and communicate production goals to appropriate departments.
  • Analyze equipment efficiency and materials supply, and coordinate manpower requirements.
  • Maintain product quality control.
  • Manage, train, and supervise department supervisors, shift leads, and production personnel.
  • Collect, verify, and report daily, weekly, and monthly production data.
  • Schedule production and indirect personnel as directed by the Plant Manager.
  • Track and report vacation and attendance with the Operations Coordinator.
  • Acquire and report daily, weekly, and monthly environmental data, including water and air quality.
  • Create, maintain, and accurately convey production and inventory reports to management and the sales department.
  • Oversee corrective action policies and procedures, employee performance evaluations, and training schedules.
  • Recruit and evaluate potential employees.
  • Track plant-wide parts, equipment, and expendables inventory.
  • Ensure inventory levels support efficient facility operation.
  • Oversee implementation of quality-control standard operating procedure policies and procedures, including the PFI Standards Program.
  • Ensure safe facility operation while coordinating the plant safety program.
  • Complete safety reporting required by Lignetics and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or state and federal regulations.
  • Oversee production operations within the mill manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and quality and customer requirements.
  • Manage production budgets and execute programs under the Plant Manager's supervision to achieve operational excellence, maintain safety standards, and deliver products on time and within cost parameters.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Management or a related field.
  • Three to five years of related supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and strong leadership and motivational skills.

Lignetics converts wood waste into eco-friendly consumer products such as heating pellets, BBQ pellets, animal bedding, and fire logs. Its products are made by compressing wood waste into pellets and logs that people burn for heat, cooking, or other uses, produced at manufacturing plants across the US and Canada. The company differentiates itself by scaling through a strategic roll-up of competitors, becoming the largest residential wood pellet maker in the United States and building a nationwide, multi-plant footprint. Its goal is to grow the business through acquisitions and operational expansion to maintain market leadership in the fragmented wood-pellet industry.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$8M

Headquarters

Louisville, Kentucky

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • On December 12, 2025, Lignetics launched PelletHeat.com to capture homeowners researching pellet stoves.
  • On April 30, 2025, Lignetics launched NaturFil, expanding beyond fuels into plastics materials.
  • The July 10, 2024 Fiber Energy acquisition deepens distribution across Arkansas and Missouri.

What critics are saying

  • OSHA opened two complaints against Lignetics Group on August 4, 2026 in Wisconsin.
  • Strong, Maine OSHA records show nine violations, three serious, and a 2025 hospitalization.
  • Pellet heating demand stays seasonal; weak winters squeeze utilization across Lignetics' pellet mills.

What makes Lignetics unique

  • Lignetics runs 29 North American plants and leads U.S. residential pellet manufacturing.
  • Its brands span heating pellets, BBQ pellets, animal bedding, fire logs, and cat litter.
  • It upcycles 5.2 billion pounds of wood residuals yearly, locking in feedstock advantages.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Annual Bonus

Company News

Siam News Network
Dec 12th, 2025
Lignetics Group Launches PelletHeat.com As Premier Online Resource For Pellet Heating Education

Lignetics Group launches PelletHeat.com as premier online resource for Pellet Heating education. Lignetics Group launches PelletHeat.com, a new educational hub offering guides, cost comparisons and expert insights on pellet heating. This resource is designed to meet the rising demand for affordable, sustainable home-heating solutions by helping homeowners, contractors and heating professionals understand all things pellet heat. Broomfield, Colorado, United States, December 12, 2025 - The New Resource from Lignetics Group Aims to Help Consumers Understand, Adopt and Make the Most of Pellet Heating Lignetics Group, the largest residential wood pellet manufacturer in the U.S., officially announces the launch of PelletHeat.com - a new, all-in-one educational website for pellet heating. Designed to help consumers better understand the benefits of energy-efficient, renewable pellet heat, the site is a trusted source for homeowners, contractors and heating professionals. As more Americans explore sustainable home heating solutions, PelletHeat.com delivers clear, accessible information about how wood pellets and pellet stoves offer a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems. "PelletHeat.com is our robust response to the surging demand for sustainable pellet heating solutions," says Brett Jordan, CEO of Lignetics Group. "As homeowners increasingly prioritize cost-effective and green energy, we are committed to providing the trusted education, expert insights and community connections they need - empowering them to make confident choices and maximize the performance and savings of their pellet heating investments." * Beginner Guides to Pellet Heating: Learn how pellet stoves work, how to install them and why they're ideal for homeowners. * Cost Savings Comparisons: See how heating with pellets stacks up against oil, propane, electric and natural gas heating. * Pellet Stove Tips and Troubleshooting: Get expert guidance on how to operate, maintain and troubleshoot your stove for maximum efficiency. * Sustainable Heating Insights: Explore the environmental advantages of using renewable wood pellets for home heating. * Pellet Storage and Buying Advice: Learn how to store pellets properly and where to buy top-rated pellet brands. The website also features a regularly updated Pellet Heating Blog, offering seasonal tips, how-to articles, stove maintenance advice and more. "Pellet heating is becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking for a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional heating," says Jordan. "Made from compressed sawdust and wood mill byproducts, pellets provide consistent, reliable heat and can help lower heating costs. For many homeowners, switching to pellet heat combines cost savings, environmental benefits and the comfort of modern technology." With 35 years of experience and 29 manufacturing plants across North America, Lignetics Group is at the forefront of the pellet heating industry. Each year, Lignetics upcycles more than 5.2 billion pounds of wood residuals into high-performance heating products. To learn more about Lignetics' new educational resource, go to PelletHeat.com. About the company: Lignetics Group Inc. is a family of brands dedicated to sustainability, producing 100% natural products by upcycling wood waste. The company's brands include Green Supreme heating pellets, Bear Mountain BBQ pellets, densified logs and bricks, fire starters, Catalyst Pet and Feline Fresh high-performance cat litters, and small and large animal bedding. As the largest residential wood pellet manufacturer in the U.S., Lignetics boasts an annual pelleting production capacity of 2 million tons, upcycling more than 5.2 billion pounds of wood residuals in 29 mills from coast to coast. Contact Info: Name: Kelly Leathers Email: Send Email Organization: Lignetics Group Inc Phone: (303) 909-5716 Website: https://lignetics.com/ If you encounter any issues, discrepancies, or concerns regarding the content provided in this press release that require attention or if there is a need for a press release takedown, Siam News Network Pte. Ltd. kindly request that you notify Siam News Network Pte. Ltd. without delay at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Its responsive team will be available round-the-clock to address your concerns within 8 hours and take necessary actions to rectify any identified issues or guide you through the removal process. Ensuring accurate and reliable information is fundamental to its mission. The information provided in this article was created by MarketersMEDIA Newswire, its news partner. The author's opinions and the content shared on this page are their own and may not necessarily represent the perspectives of Siam News Network.

Jeffco Business District
Apr 30th, 2025
Lignetics Group Launches Sustainable Alternative for the Plastics Industry

Lignetics Group has introduced NaturFil, a wood flour concentrate designed to serve as a greener alternative to traditional fillers in the plastics industry.

Arkansas Business Publishing Group
Jul 11th, 2024
Revelyst Sells Fiber Energy Products

Revelyst, a segment of Vista Outdoor Inc., announced the sale of Fiber Energy Products, a wood pellet manufacturer, to Lignetics Inc. of Colorado. The terms were not disclosed. The sale aligns with Revelyst's strategy to focus on high-value brands and profitable segments as it prepares to become a standalone public company. This follows Revelyst's recent divestiture of RCBS and acquisition of PinSeeker. Revelyst's president stated that Lignetics will help Fiber Energy reach its full potential.

Investing.com
Jul 11th, 2024
Vista Outdoor advises vote for CSG deal amid MNC challenge

In addition, Vista Outdoor completed the sale of its wood pellet manufacturing arm, Fiber Energy Products, to Lignetics, Inc., as part of Revelyst's GEAR Up transformation initiative.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Jul 11th, 2024
Vista Outdoor's Revelyst sells Ark.-based wood-pellet maker; Intuit announces AI focus, workforce cut

Revelyst, the sporting brands arm of Vista Outdoor, said Wednesday it's sold an Arkansas-based wood-pellet maker to Lignetics, Inc.