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Production Team Leader, 3rd shift - 7pm-7am

4/7/2026

The Production Team Leader is responsible for monitoring plant mill and dryer control systems while ensuring quality standards are met through sampling and analysis. Additionally, the role involves directing shift workflow, coaching team members, and maintaining accurate production records.

Salary

22 - 28 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Manufacturer of premium wood pellets and Prestologs fire logs. Renewable wood pellet fuel on East and West coast.
About the Role

Description

Production Team Leader, 3rd shift - 7pm-7am

Job Type: Full time

Shift Schedule:  7p to 7a (12-hour shifts), and it will run on a 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off schedule

Salary: $22-$28/hour + $1.00 shift differential - Monthly bonus!!

      ** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.



Mill/Dryer Control Room Operation and Quality Management 75%

  • Run and monitor all aspects of the control system in the operation of plant pellet mills and dryer unit. 50%
  • Take moisture samples at required intervals and conduct root cause analysis for any variances 10%
  • Weigh/visually inspect pellets to meet required quality specifications, ash content, length and fines 10%
  • Perform other plant roles at an expert level if needed 5%

Mill and Dryer Controls Lead Operator Shift Leadership 25%

  • Act as key enabler/decision maker on designated shift, and direct the flow of work for all team members. Act as expert and key communicator between shifts to ensure all work accountabilities and goals are clearly understood and work is transitioned effectively 10%
  • Ensure all work is logged appropriately and take detailed notes of what happened during your shift for accurate recordkeeping 5%
  • Train and effectively coach employees as needed to develop safety mindset, equipment operation, product knowledge and key processes. 5%
  • Maintain regular communication with your Plant Manager on any operations, process or employee-related issues encountered on your shift 5%


Requirements

Mill and Dryer Controls Lead Operator Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or GED required  
  • Two to five years manufacturing and production line experience required 
  • Experience operating manufacturing systems highly preferred (monitoring/control systems, software, etc)
  • Prior lead or supervisory experience highly preferred  
  • Requires good eye, hand and foot coordination
  • Needs to have computer aptitude at an intermediate level
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
  • Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for a minimum of 7 hours per day
  • Requires ability to read and interpret scales
  • Requires mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Requires the ability to do simple math calculations


Mill and Dryer Controls Lead Operator 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 & 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 

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Key Skills
Production managementControl room operationQuality managementRoot cause analysisTeam leadershipEquipment operationMechanical aptitudeTroubleshootingData loggingCoachingComputer aptitudeMulti-taskingMath calculationsSafety mindset
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipTradesEnergy
Benefits
Annual bonusEmployee referral bonus programPaid time offFloating holidaysMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFSAHSAEducational assistanceLife insuranceShort term disabilityLong term disability401(k) with employer matchEmployee heating pellet programWork bootsPPE
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