Production Shift Supervisor

Lignetics, Inc.; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee swag

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. in Brownsville, TX, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to lead the 6:00 AM–6:30 PM rotating shift, coordinating a manufacturing team to deliver high-quality wood pellets safely and cost-effectively.

The role requires strong communication, team motivation, and 3–5 years of leadership in a fast-paced 24/7 environment; wood pellet manufacturing experience is preferred. The supervisor ensures safety, maintains housekeeping standards, and drives continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leadership experience in manufacturing
• Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to read and follow safety commands and LOTO protocols

Responsibilities

• Lead the production crew and coach the shift team
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards on shift
• Set standards for quality, housekeeping and productivity
• Monitor shift performance and drive improvement initiatives
• Manage operator logs and downtime records
• Provide relief coverage for absences and support the Production Manager

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

English fluency

Job description

Production Shift Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time

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

Salary: $30 - $31/hour

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

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.

Production Shift Supervisor Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to immediately understand and react to verbal safety commands, audio alarms, and written hazard alerts in English in a Manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in English to accurately read, interpret, and execute equipment lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols and machine operation manuals.
• Sufficient English verbal skills to clearly and instantly report machine malfunctions, near-misses, or unsafe floor conditions to supervisors and team members.
• This role operates in the immediate vicinity of fast-moving, heavy automated equipment. Clear, real-time communication and strict adherence to English-language safety signage are mandatory for workplace safety.

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.

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.
• Employee heating pellet program.
• Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE.