Production Shift Foreman - Graveyard shift

Job Type: Full time

Shift Schedule: 6p 6:30a OT as necessary

Salary: $29 $31 / hr DOE

** Preemployment background check and drug screen required.

Production Shift Foreman Job Summary:

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 costeffective manner possible.

Essential Functions:

• 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 always 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

Production Shift Foreman Job Specifications:

• Individual must have great communication skills be willing to flex their leadership style as needed and must be comfortable holding the team to a standard.
• Individual must be able to motivate a team.
• Individual should have continuous improvement mindset.
• 35 years leadership experience ideally in a fastpaced 24/7 environment. Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing process trouble shooting desired; demonstrated delegation and problemsolving abilities preferred.
• Ability to coach train and mentor.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

Production Shift Foreman Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• 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 & longterm 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

Lignetics Inc. offers clean renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating ecofriendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating BBQ pellets for grilling wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding and a wood fiberbased cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled renewable sustainable and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into valueadd branded consumer products

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