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Manufacturing Shift Lead
2025-09-29 SELECTEMP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Brownsville,OR
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Job Description
Job Title: ProductionLead
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00
Hours: Two shifts available
-- Nights will train on days 3/4 rotation 6pm to 6am (1 position available)
-- Sat/Sun 6am to 630pm, and M/T based on 3/4 rotation (1 position available)
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking Shift Leads for temp to hire positions with our client, a manufacturing facility located in Brownsville, OR. The Shift Lead is the coach, Leader and manager of the production crew.The ideal Shift Lead candidate will have the ability to motivate a team and 3-5 years of leadership experience. This is a temp to hire position located in Brownsville, OR.
As a Shift Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Regular monitoring of the shift performance and the communication/coordination of improvement initiatives.
- Administering the personal development program for the team.
- The operations of the green in feed system, dryer system, dry hammer mill system, kiln dried system, pellet mills and all other associated equipment.
- Keeping accurate production and down time records, including the operator logs.
- Monitoring the quality test results and corrects the root cause of any incident that is outside of their specified ranges.
- Acting as relief in all positions and will cover for absences on the team such as vacation, sickness and other excused absences.
- Other tasks as directed by the Production Manager
- Great communication skills, willingness to flex their leadership style as needed and comfortable holding the team to a standard.
- Abllity to motivate a team.
- Have continuous improvement mindset.
- 3-5 years leadership experience, ideally in a fast-paced 24/7 environment. Direct wood pellet manufacturing experience preferred.
- Prior experience in manufacturing process trouble shooting desired; demonstrated delegation and problem-solving abilities preferred.
- Ability to coach, train and mentor.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- 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
- Company SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Selectemp provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Selectemp will provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring and employment process.