Operations Supervisor

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Supervise, train and coach employee to accomplish safety, productivity, quality and efficiency objectives
• Responsible for shift schedule to include workstation assignment/rotations, employee training, vacation, breaks, overtime assignments, and back up for absent employees
• Coordinate vessel loading during loading process, conduct shift meetings and communicate with third party vendors including ship captain and third-party inspectors
• Identify and help resolve operational challenges including corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment, escalate issues promptly for proper resolution
• Operate mobile equipment including inside the storage domes and on vessels
• Troubleshoot basic control systems and be familiar with basic machinery functions.
• Perform housekeeping audits
• Communicate to Operations team, escalating issues as necessary
• Other related duties as assigned and serve as backup resource when needed

Required Qualifications

• Supervisor experience or equivalent experience at port operation
• Ability to work multiple shift schedules and rotating shifts as required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to independently manage priorities and schedule to meet deadlines.
• Able to obtain a TWIC

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 2 years, or more, of supervisory experience
• Previous experience at Port/Maritime industry

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environment 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
• Work includes high places more than 175 feet, use main lifts and work in confined spaces
• Willing and able to maintain a strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnight to address unexpected site issues with or without notice

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and crawling and pulling for up to twelve (12) hours per day
• Able to work in high places more than 175 feet, use man lifts and work in confined spaces
• Able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Able to pull and lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to safety and successfully perform and essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

Travel Requirements

• This position may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis for training or other work-related assignments.

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.