Careers at Lenzing

Careers at Lenzing

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For 80 years now, Lenzing has been looking beyond fiber. Inspired by the needs of the world, we create smart and exciting solutions made from natural wood – for consumers, for our business partners, and for an environment worth living in. Our expertise and passion are dedicated to support the industry, brands and retailers – in sectors like fashion, beauty care or hygiene – by providing products and services that maximize value creation from both the environmental and the economical perspective. Our tenacity and engineering excellence also drive the development of innovative plant & process technologies. Lenzing offers great career opportunities for tech-savvy tinkerers, life-oriented researchers and visionaries with a strong sense of responsibility. We are innovative by nature. How about you?

To assume responsibility for the Lenzing Fibers Inc. manufacturing facility ensuring that the plant achieves or surpasses its performance goals regarding safety, environment, cost, quality production and training.
The successful candidate will work closely with other Shift Managers, manufacturing staff and technicians to meet their individual and area goals.
The Shift Manager will facilitate the improvement of the process by promoting the growth and participation of the individual shift technicians in a quality work environment.

Fiber Production Shift Manager

Reference-No.: 200004086

Department

Production & Material Manufacturing industry & skilled workers

Position

Management

Location

USA, Mobile

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role:

Responsible for shift team performance such as:

  • Ensuring that operational and technical task are carried out

  • Identify operational and technical problems and find solutions

  • Manage and carry out product changes

  • Facilitate daily inspections where needed

  • Keep records on production, quality and safety

  • Coordinate training for team members

  • Ensure quality policy of Lenzing fibers is known and applied

  • Ensure accurate time and attendance records using ADP system

  • Understand and obey job safety requirements, correct unsafe behavior of contractors

  • Develop safe working skills and habits, lead by example

  • Assist in the development of safe working practices

  • Coordinate work permits

  • Facilitate safety meetings for shift team

  • Maintain a good and efficient work environment

Our expectations for this exciting role:
  • A minimum of 5 years work experience (manufacturing preferred)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office system is a must

  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred

  • A college degree or additional college education is a plus

  • Excellent team player with leadership capability

  • Strong commitment to quality and safety

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to monitor quality and identify need for corrective/preventative action

  • Establish a positive team environment across shifts

  • Rotating shift work will be required

Our benefits

We offer a performance-oriented pay, as well as excellent development opportunities in the international sucessful Lenzing Group. We offer an outstanding professional opportunity with a competitive pay and benefits program.

We offer competitive, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
EOE/M/F/D/V

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role? Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!

Apply now