Production Manager (Manufacturing) Job at Stella-Jones, Silver Springs, NV

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  • Stella-Jones
  • Silver Springs, NV

Job Description

Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the United States and Canada. To learn more about the company, visit us at:

About our Plant Operations in Silver Springs, Nevada

Our 84-acre manufacturing site in Silver Springs specializes in the production of high-quality utility poles and is located 40 miles east of the Reno/Sparks area. The local Stella-Jones team is made up of 35+ manufacturing professionals across a variety of positions. To learn more about utility pole products manufactured at Silver Springs (including a 1-minute video overview), visit our product page: jones.com/en/products/utility-poles

Position Overview

The Production Manager at the Silver Springs plant is a newly created role responsible for leading supervisors and maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations. This role oversees production planning, labor allocation, quality control, and process improvement while holding the team accountable for meeting operational goals and delivery commitments. The position ensures effective delegation, promotes team development, and drives operational improvements through structured processes and data-informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, Manage, and Hold Accountable (LMA):

  • Direct and coach supervisors and maintenance staff to deliver on safety, quality, and operational goals.
  • Hold team members accountable for production performance and compliance with company standards.
  • Foster a culture of safety, belonging, and continuous improvement through ongoing feedback and training.

Optimize Production Planning & Execution:

  • Implement and monitor manufacturing plans that meet program requirements and customer specifications.
  • Analyze resource needs (labor, equipment, and materials) and ensure schedules maximize efficiency.
  • Coordinate across departments to optimize material flow, minimize downtime, and meet delivery commitments.

Ensure Quality & Continuous Improvement:

  • Drive adherence to established quality standards and delivery commitments.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and compliance.
  • Oversee quality control processes and audits to ensure customer and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Resource & Workforce Management:

  • Manage labor allocation and production scheduling to balance efficiency and customer deadlines.
  • Partner with HR to recruit, train, and develop employees for operational success.
  • Support succession planning by identifying and developing future leaders within the plant. Support and drive employee engagement within the plant.

Qualifications

  • Seven or more years of work experience in a manufacturing (or a related environment such as mining or agriculture) required; Ten or more years preferred
  • Three or more years of Supervisory / Leadership experience in a manufacturing or similar environment required; Five or more years preferred
  • Wood products industry experience preferred
  • Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) required
  • ERP system experience such as SAP preferred
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits:

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

  • Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
  • Several company-paid benefits including:
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
  • Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Access to a robust employee assistance program
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus program opportunity
  • 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area,

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