Manufacturing Shift Lead - Graveyard shift

Full-time position with a shift schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Training will be conducted on the day shift (also Tuesday through Friday) for 4-5 weeks.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

About the role

The Manufacturing Shift Lead works side-by-side with their assigned manufacturing team to coordinate the production of the highest quality wood pellet in the safest and most cost-effective manner possible.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Coach, Leader, and Manager of the production crew.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees on the shift, maintaining an organized and safe operating environment and driving the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level.
• Set and uphold standards for housekeeping, quality, and productivity on the shift.
• 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 all associated equipment.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records, including operator logs.
• Monitor quality test results and correct the root cause of any incidents outside specified ranges.
• Serve as qualified relief in all positions to cover team absences (e.g., vacation, sickness).
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Production Manager.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
• Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing process troubleshooting; demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor a team.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Great communication skills and willingness to flex leadership style as needed.
• Ability to motivate a team and hold them to a standard.

Physical Demands

• Walk and stand 80% of the time, traversing between buildings with ease.
• Frequently change positions: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Visually observe and inspect equipment and surroundings.
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.

Pay

$25 - $28 per hour.

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, including an annual pair of work boots & other PPE.

About the Company

Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions with 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. We manufacture a variety of consumer brands in categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and wood fiber-based cat litter. Each product is linked by a recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon-neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.