Production Shift Supervisor - Day shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus program

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Educational assistance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

SWAG gear and PPE

Job summary

Lignetics, Inc. in Brownsville, Oregon, is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to lead the manufacturing team and coordinate the production of wood pellets safely and efficiently.

You will coach the crew, ensure housekeeping, quality, and productivity standards, monitor performance, and manage equipment operations on multiple lines.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of leadership in a fast-paced 24/7 environment and strong English communication.

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

• Lead and coach the production crew to meet safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Monitor shift performance and coordinate improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records and operator logs.
• Ensure housekeeping, safety and adherence to Lignetics Safety System on the shift.
• Relieve in all positions and cover for absences as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Safety minded

Job description

About this position

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.
• 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

Salary Information

$30 - $31Hourly Wage