The Area Manager oversees production operations at Enviva, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while managing staff, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment focused on sustainable wood bioenergy solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a safe working environment
Maintain process and product quality metrics
Meet production volume targets
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Provide training and development to team members
Implement and oversee maintenance programs
Manage tooling and control tooling costs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Staff and manage personnel in the area
Maintain budget responsibilities
Requirements
Associates or college degree in a STEM field of study or equivalent experience required
5 years working in a manufacturing environment required
2 years leadership experience preferred
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors required
Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required
Excellent communication skills required
Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required
Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, crawling, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA
Ability to climb a crane in excess of 100 feet high
Ability to work from heights at least 20 feet off the ground
Able to climb vertical ladders, fixable or portable, at unbroken lengths of up to 20 feet
Able to climb multiple flights of steps and angled ramps as needed
Must be able to work in environments that reach temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees
Able to work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments
Able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues
Able to work on call on nights and weekends as needed
Benefits & Perks
Work hours may include evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
Work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environments
Work from heights up to 100 feet and climb ladders up to 20 feet
On-call work on nights and weekends as needed
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