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Shift Supervisor

Garysburg, NCOnsiteFull TimePosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • industrial/manufacturing experience
  • wood products background
  • basic computer knowledge
  • self-motivated
  • detail oriented
  • analytical skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • team player

Nice to have

  • high school diploma
  • previous management

Role summary

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the shift to ensure efficient and safe operations in a manufacturing environment, specifically within the wood products industry. This role involves assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and maintaining high-quality output. The supervisor also addresses production floor issues, ensures safe equipment use and maintenance, and provides regular reports on production progress. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day plant operations to meet KPIs (safety, quality, production, cost), maintaining employee performance documentation, enforcing safety and housekeeping standards, and communicating effectively with the team. A minimum of 2 years of industrial/manufacturing experience, preferably in wood products, is required, along with basic computer proficiency, self-motivation, detail orientation, and strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Previous management experience is a plus.

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the shift to ensure efficient and safe operations. This role involves assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and maintaining high-quality output. The supervisor also addresses any issues on the production floor, ensures equipment is safely used and well-maintained and provides regular reports on production progress.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the plant delivering key performance indicators (safety, quality, production and cost).
  • Maintain documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance.
  • Ensure a safe working environment is established and maintained.
  • Enforce good housekeeping standards.
  • Provide direction to team regarding duties and goals.
  • Ensure paperwork & status reporting are completed timely and accurately
  • Ensure daily and consistent communications and shift meetings.
  • Perform work assigned by Production Manager to ensure successful operation.
  • Maintain documentation on employee performance and accountability to drive performance.

    • Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years industrial/manufacturing experience/wood products background.
  • Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge.
  • Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a team player/previous management a plus.

    • Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

  • High school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.

    • Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees 
  • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment 
  • Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues.
  • Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces on an occasional basis up to 100 ft
  • Must be able to push, pull and lift items up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

    • This position is not eligible for visa support.

    EEO Statement

    Enviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Enviva does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Enviva complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.

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