Industrial Shift Supervisor - Graveyard Shift

Lignetics, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance & disability benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee heating pellet program

Annual work boots & PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Shift Supervisor for the Graveyard shift in Brownsville, Texas. This role involves coordinating production, ensuring safety, and managing a manufacturing team's performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of leadership experience, preferably in wood pellet manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary potential up to $34/hour, benefits including paid time off, insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities preferred.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production with the manufacturing team.
• Ensure safety and a well-organized working environment.
• Monitor shift performance and implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Motivation

Job description

Industrial Shift Supervisor - Graveyard shift

BROWNSVILLE, OR

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Schedule: 6p - 6:30a, rotating days of the week

Salary: Potential to earn up to $33 - 34/hour (Base pay $30 - 31/hour DOE, & Monthly incentive bonus).

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Shift Supervisor Job Summary

The Shift Supervisor works side by side with their assigned manufacturing team to coordinate the production of the highest quality wood pellet in the safest and most cost-effective manner possible.

Essential Functions

• Is the Coach, Leader and Manager of the production crew
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and all other employees working on their shift. This includes always maintaining an organized and safe operating environment and driving the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level.

Responsible for setting the standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity

• Responsible for regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for administering the personal development program for the team.
• Responsible for the operations of the green in feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, pellet mills and all other associated equipment.
• Responsible for keeping accurate production and down time records, including the operator logs.
• Monitors the quality test results and corrects the root cause of any incident that is outside of their specified ranges.
• Will be qualified as relief in all positions and will cover for absences on the team such as vacation, sickness and other excused absences.
• Other tasks as directed by the Production Manager

Shift Supervisor Job Specifications

• Individual must have great communication skills, be willing to flex their leadership style as needed and must be comfortable holding the team to a standard.
• Individual must be able to motivate a team.
• Individual should have continuous improvement mindset.
• 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing process trouble shooting desired; demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities preferred.
• Ability to coach, train and mentor.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Physical Demands

• Will need to be ready to walk / stand 80% of the time, traversing from building to building with ease.
• Will need to be ready to change positions often; Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.
• Will need to be ready to visually observe, inspect equipment and surroundings.
• Will be lifting a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.

Shift Supervisor Benefits

• Employee referral bonus program
• 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
• Employee heating pellet program
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE