Shift Foreman - Graveyard shift available

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Act 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, maintaining an organized and safe operating environment and driving the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level.
• Set the standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity.
• Regularly monitor shift performance and communicate/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 other associated equipment.
• Keep accurate production and downtime records, including operator logs.
• Monitor quality test results and correct the root cause of any incident outside specified ranges.
• Qualified as relief in all positions and cover for absences such as vacation, sickness and other excused absences.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Production Manager.

Requirements

• Great communication skills.
• Willing to flex leadership style as needed and comfortable holding the team to a standard.
• Ability to motivate a team.
• 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 troubleshooting desired; demonstrated delegation and problem‑solving abilities preferred.
• Ability to coach, train and mentor.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Pre‑employment background check and drug screen required.

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

Pay

$28‑$30/hour

Schedule

Full‑time shift: W‑Sa, 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. with overtime – TRAIN on days OR Sun‑Wed, 5 p.m. – 5 a.m. with overtime – TRAIN on days.