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Assistant Supervisor

Posted 22 days ago

OfficeCottondale, FL

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 Assistant Shift Supervisor provides support to the shift supervisor, ensures the team meets shift production goals, back up team leader.

Responsibilities

  • Work with all team members in each area in day-to-day operations.
  • Fill in areas when personnel are absent if staffing is not available.
  • Train new hires when needed.
  • Back up team leader on all fronts of Pellet Mill/ Hammermill operation.
  • Follow up on daily shift testing to make sure within spec and if not communicate to the team leader.
  • Should own the 5s procedure with all that applies.
  • Must be able to multitask by balancing multiple items throughout the process.
  • Perform/coordinate housekeeping daily/weekly for shift swaps to maintain to required standard, also walk with Safety manager during housekeeping audit monthly.
  • Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Qualifications

  • Must demonstrate a mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions
  • Proficient in mathematics and measurements

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

  • Experience in a pellet manufacturing environment preferred
  • Ability to develop and maintain accurate records
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions
  • High School degree or equivalent

Working conditions

  • Must be available to work any shift/any day required; overtime is frequent
  • Must be able to work in environments that reach temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
  • Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment.
  • Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical requirements

  • 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
  • Able to frequently walk or stand in addition to the capability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift items above shoulders on an occasional basis
  • Must use required/provided PPE (i.e. safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe boots & hearing protection)

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.

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Cottondale, FL

Enviva is the world’s largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. We manufacture our wood pellets using sustainable practices while maintaining and improving the health of our forests and reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis around the world. Our wood pellets are exported through our deep-water marine terminals to customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and beyond, helping to accelerate the energy transition and de-fossilize hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, lime, chemicals, and aviation fuels. Enviva operates plants and ports in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, with corporate offices in four countries, employing more than 1,300 people around the globe. Together, we are dedicated to building a renewable energy future for generations to come. Enviva’s mission is to displace fossil fuels, grow more trees, and fight climate change.

Employees
787
Industry
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Headquarters
Bethesda, Maryland
Company location
7272 Wisconsin Ave, 1800, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, US
Specialties
Pelletized woody biomass for industrial and utility scale energy applications, Processed woody biomass fuel, Renewable fuel, Sustainability, Energy, and Wood Pellets

Key team members

Sergey Zhanissov

Sergey Zhanissov

Angela Wiggins, MSc

Angela Wiggins, MSc

Scott Hile

Scott Hile

Jason Paral

Jason Paral

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