Area Manager, Pellet Mill
About The Position
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. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Area Manager foresees anything that hinders his/her area from performing at the highest level. The Area Manager maintains a stock of spare parts, tools, foreseeing what is needed if something goes wrong and anything critical needed that affects his/her area of production. Using critical thinking skills, the AM will improve upon anything in his/her area to increase production and reduce cost. The manager will ensure that all employees under his/her direct supervision receive the best knowledge to perform their duties to the highest level of satisfaction in the safest possible way.
Requirements
- Engineering degree preferred, 5 years in wood process manufacturing in lieu of degree is acceptable
- 3-7 years working in a manufacturing environment required.
- 24/7 operations experience desired.
- 2 years leadership experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors desired.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required.
- Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering degree preferred
- 5 years in wood process manufacturing in lieu of degree is acceptable
- 24/7 operations experience desired.
- 2 years leadership experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors desired.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment.
- Responsible for ensuring process and product quality metrics are met.
- Responsible for meeting volume targets.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
- Provide training and development to team members in the area.
- Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance program in place.
- Responsible for all tooling and cost of tooling.
- Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Responsible for staffing his/her area.
- Responsible for maintaining his/her set budget.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Education reimbursement
- 401(k)
- HSA employer contributions
- Paid time off.
- 12 Paid holidays.
- Parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
