Production Shift Lead - Graveyard shift

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

• Works as 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
• Maintains an organized and safe operating environment and drives the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level
• Sets the standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity
• Makes regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives
• Operates the green in feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, pellet mills and all other associated equipment
• Keeps accurate production and downtime records, including the operator logs
• Maintains quality control by monitoring the quality test results and correcting incidents outside of specified ranges
• Will be qualified as relief in all positions and cover for absences on the team such as vacation, sickness and other excused absences
• Performs other tasks as directed by the Production Manager

Job Specifications

• Great communication skills
• Willingness to flex leadership style as needed
• Comfortable holding the team to a standard
• Continuous improvement mindset
• 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• 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

Physical Demands

• Ready to walk / stand 80% of the time, traversing from building to building with ease
• Traversing between buildings as needed
• Change positions often; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed
• Visually observe, inspect equipment and surroundings
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly

Working Conditions / Schedule

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

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

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• 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

Skills

• Great communication skills
• Willingness to flex leadership style as needed
• Comfortable holding the team to a standard
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
• Prior experience in manufacturing process trouble shooting
• Demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to coach, train and mentor
• Good communication and documentation skills

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

Pay

$28 - $30/hour

Schedule

Sun - Thu, 11p - 7:30a, some OT