Shift Supervisor, Chip Mill (3rd Shift)

Enviva; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviva, a leading renewable energy company, is looking for a Shift Supervisor to oversee woodyard operations. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring safety protocols, and driving team performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in industrial settings, and possess key skills such as communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the woodyard.
• Ensure safe working conditions and documentation completion.
• Provide direction to the team on goals and duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Community college or bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Enviva is seeking a Shift Supervisor to perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the woodyard delivering key performance indicators (safety, quality, production and cost).
• Maintain documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance.
• Ensure a safe working environment is established and maintained.
• Provide direction to team regarding duties and goals.
• Insure paperwork is completed timely and accurately.
• Insure daily and consistent communications and shift meetings.
• Perform work assigned by Production Manager to ensure successful operation.
• Maintain documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education; community college or bachelor's degree preferred.

Two (2) - Three (3) years industrial/manufacturing experience/wood products background.

Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.

Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must be a team player/previous management a plus.

Lean Manufacturing proficiency.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

EEO Statement

Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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