Shift Supervisor

Enviva · Franklin, VA

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Level: Supervisor
Team: Manufacturing
Travel: Includes overnights
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Enviva (industrial) in Franklin, VA.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree preferred
Day to day: overnight travel

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

CNC 64%
Machining 55%
Tooling 36%
✓ Team leadership 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbsOvernight travel

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Enviva
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2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Enviva in Franklin

2 other open roles at this site.

Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
Quality Supervisor · Quality · Supervisor

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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.

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

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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 a nd provides regular reports on production progress.

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.

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