Shift Leader

Job Title: Shift Leader
Locations: Brownsville, OR
Duration: Full Time, Permanent & No Remote
Job Details::-

• 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.
• Leadership experience, ideally in a fast paced 24/7 environment. Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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. 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. This includes maintaining an organized and safe operating environment at all times 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
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
• The normal working hours for this position are 3 pm to 3 am, on a four shift rotating schedule, working 3 days one week and 4 days the next.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brownsville, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location