Manufacturing/Production Shift Supervisor - Swing Shift

Lignetics•Shelton, WA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is 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. The Shift Leader sets the standards for housekeeping, quality, and productivity on their shift, regularly monitors shift performance, and communicates/coordinates improvement initiatives. They are also responsible for administering the personal development program for the team and overseeing the operations of various manufacturing systems including the green in-feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, and pellet mills. Accurate production and downtime record-keeping, monitoring quality test results, and correcting root causes of deviations are also key responsibilities. The Shift Leader will be qualified to relieve in all positions and cover for team absences.

Requirements

Great communication skills
Willing to flex their leadership style as needed
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
Ability to coach, train and mentor
Good communication and documentation skills
Will need to be ready to walk / stand 80% of the time, traversing from building to building with ease
Will need to be ready to change positions often; Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed
Will need to be ready to visually observe, inspect equipment and surroundings
Will be lifting a minimum of 50 pounds regularly
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing process trouble shooting desired
Demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities preferred

Responsibilities

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
Driving the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level
Setting the standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity
Regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives
Administering the personal development program for the team
Responsible for the operations of the green in feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, pellet mills and all other associated equipment
Keeping accurate production and down time records, including the operator logs
Monitors the quality test results and corrects the root cause of any incident that is outside of their specified ranges
Will be qualified as relief in all positions and will cover for absences on the team such as vacation, sickness and other excused absences
Other tasks as directed by the Production Manager