Pellet Mill Manager - PK Wood Pellet

About the role

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.

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
• Cook up and 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
• A 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