Manufacturing Shift Lead - Graveyard shift

Lignetics • White Pigeon, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Shift Lead 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 operations of various manufacturing systems including the green in-feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, and pellet mills, along with all other associated equipment. The Shift Lead also maintains accurate production and downtime records, monitors quality test results, and corrects any deviations from specified ranges. Additionally, the Shift Lead 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Is 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, including maintaining an organized and safe operating environment and driving the Lignetics Safety System at the crew level.
• Responsible for setting the standards on the shift for housekeeping, quality and productivity.
• Responsible for regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed