Logistics & Shop Coordinator

Enviva•Bowdon, GA

About The Position

Enviva is a global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy solutions and is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets. The Logistics & Shop Coordinator oversees staff assignments, shop logistics, material flow, quality, and production-support activities within a metal fabrication facility. The role ensures fabrication work is assigned to qualified associates and scheduled around production priorities, while maintaining efficient movement of materials throughout manufacturing. The position also oversees material handling, operates mobile cranes as a certified operator, and performs qualified rigging work. It provides backup support to the Laser Safety Officer in maintaining compliance with Class 4 laser safety requirements and company procedures. The position is not eligible for visa support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or an industrial environment.
Experience coordinating shop workflow, logistics, or production operations.
Current Mobile Crane Operator certification.
Current Qualified Rigger certification.
Must hold, or be able to obtain, Fitter and Welder certifications.
Experience operating forklifts and industrial material-handling equipment.
Experience staging and loading structural steel, offset-center-of-gravity loads, and large fabricated structures.
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations related to crane operation, rigging, and material handling.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read fabrication drawings, operate AutoCAD, use 3D modeling software, and work with work orders and production schedules.
Ability to earn Laser Safety Officer (LSO) certification.
Ability to work outdoors and in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments, including occasional temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in various positions throughout the shift.
Ability and willingness to perform activities such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for up to 12 hours a day.
Ability to work around moving equipment and machinery, heavy equipment, overhead lifting operations, and Class 4 laser systems.
Ability to pull and lift up to 50 pounds; heavier materials are moved with mechanical assistance.
Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, respirator when required, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe footwear, and laser safety eyewear when required.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ERP, inventory management, or production scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Support daily production objectives and maintain efficient shop operations and productivity.
Coordinate and assign fabrication jobs according to production priorities, workload, and available resources; monitor workflow and communicate daily priorities or changes to shop personnel.
Read fabrication shop drawings and use AutoCAD or equivalent software to check drawing dimensions; view and navigate 3D models.
Inspect workmanship for correctness and squareness, and inspect welds before, during, and after welding, including joint fit-up and preparation and visual checks for cracks, undercut, porosity, overlap, and bead uniformity.
Coordinate with the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Project Managers, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality departments to resolve scheduling and production issues.
Track job status and identify production bottlenecks and material shortages.
Coordinate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products; schedule and prioritize material movement to support fabrication.
Monitor inventory, communicate shortages or discrepancies, and maintain accurate inventory and material-movement records in company systems.
Load, unload, transport, and stage materials using approved material-handling equipment; safely move structural steel, plate, fabricated components, and finished assemblies.
Maintain organized storage areas and proper material identification, and assist with receiving, packaging, and shipping as required.
Operate mobile cranes to move materials, equipment, and fabricated assemblies; complete pre-operational inspections and checklists and follow approved lift plans and company lifting procedures.
Create lift plans and rigging procedures; report equipment deficiencies and coordinate or perform maintenance when necessary.
Ensure crane operations comply with OSHA regulations and company safety requirements.
Provide backup support for the Laser Safety Officer, monitor laser-controlled areas, and help ensure required safety procedures are followed.
Verify proper use of laser safety eyewear and PPE; assist with laser safety inspections, documentation, and employee training.
Support investigations of laser safety incidents and corrective actions as directed by the Laser Safety Officer.
Promote a safe working environment, comply with OSHA regulations and company procedures, participate in safety meetings, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives, and promptly report hazards, near hits, and incidents.