Night Shift Lead — Wood Pellet Manufacturing

Lignetics; White Pigeon (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Work boots provided

PPE gear

Company swag

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Shift Lead in Michigan to guide the production team in delivering high-quality wood pellets safely and efficiently. You will coordinate operations across multiple systems, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement on the shift.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on coaching to develop the team while maintaining safety and productivity on a 6p–6a schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to coach, train and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Is the Coach, Leader and Manager of the production crew.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of themselves and all other employees on their shift.
• Set standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity.
• Monitor shift performance and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Administer the personal development program for the team.
• Operate the green in feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, pellet mills and related equipment.
• Keep accurate production and downtime records, including operator logs.
• Monitor quality test results and correct root causes outside of specified ranges.
• Serve as relief in all positions to cover absences.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team motivation

Continuous improvement

Job description

Lignetics, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Shift Lead in Michigan to guide the production team in delivering high-quality wood pellets safely and efficiently. You will coordinate operations across multiple systems, enforce standards, and drive continuous improvement on the shift.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and hands-on coaching to develop the team while maintaining safety and productivity on a 6p–6a schedule.