Manufacturing/Production Shift Supervisor - Swing Shift

Lignetics Inc.; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Paid time off + floating holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance & disability

401(k) with match

SWAG boots & PPE

Job summary

Lignetics Inc. in Shelton, Washington, is seeking a Manufacturing/Production Shift Supervisor for the Swing Shift to lead a production crew, promote safety, and drive quality and efficiency.

The full-time role requires 3–5 years of leadership in wood pellet manufacturing, hands-on operations knowledge, and the ability to coach, train and mentor a diverse team in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. You will monitor shift performance, document results, and coordinate improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing process troubleshooting desired; demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coach, train and mentor.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as coach, leader and manager of the production crew.
• Ensures safety and wellbeing of all employees on the shift and maintains a safe work environment.
• Sets standards for housekeeping, quality and productivity on the shift.
• Monitors shift performance and coordinates improvement initiatives.
• Manages the team’s personal development program.
• Oversees equipment operations including green in feed, dryer, hammer mill, kiln dryer, pellet mills.
• Keeps accurate production and downtime records.
• Monitors quality test results and addresses root causes.
• May relieve in all positions to cover absences.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Production Manager.

Job description

Manufacturing/Production Shift Supervisor - Swing Shift

Lignetics Inc. Shelton, Washington, United States

About this position

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $22 - $23/hour

** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Manufacturing/Production Shift Supervisor Job Summary:

The Shift Leader works side by side 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

Manufacturing/Production 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.

Manufacturing/Production 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
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products

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Salary Information

$22 - $23Hourly Wage