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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.\nThe Processing Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Processing Department within the fabrication shop. This position provides leadership and direction to a team of processors while actively participating in production. The Processing Lead ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production schedules and quality standards.\nThe Processing Lead is responsible for coordinating workflow, assigning daily tasks, operating CNC processing equipment, and maintaining equipment readiness to support downstream fabrication operations.\nResponsibilities\nLead and coordinate the daily activities of material processing personnel.\nAssign work based on production schedules, priorities, and available resources.\nMonitor employee productivity and provide guidance to ensure production goals are achieved.\nTrain, mentor, and develop material processing personnel.\nPromote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the department.\nCommunicate production status, equipment issues, and manpower needs to the Operations Manager.\nSchedule and prioritize material processing activities to support fabrication and assembly operations.\nVerify work orders, drawings, nesting files, and cut lists before processing.\nEnsure processed materials meet dimensional and quality requirements.\nCoordinate with Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Engineering, and Logistics and Shop Coordinator to maintain production flow.\nMinimize downtime and maximize equipment utilization.\nSet up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC plasma cutting table.\nSet up and operate CNC routing equipment.\nSet up, program, and operate CNC press brakes to accurately form steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and production specifications.\nSelect proper tooling, calculate bend sequences, verify dimensions, and perform first-piece inspections to ensure quality and repeatability.\nSet up and operate lathes to machine components, shafts, bushings, and other fabricated parts to specified tolerances.\nSelect appropriate cutting tools, work holding methods, feeds, and speeds while performing routine dimensional inspections to ensure finished parts meet quality requirements.\nOperate plate rolling equipment to produce formed components according to specifications.\nOperate angle rolling equipment for structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication.\nPerform routine machine adjustments and changeovers.\nVerify proper machine calibration and production accuracy.\nAssist with preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs as necessary.\nInspect processed materials to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications.\nVerify dimensions, hole locations, bevels, edge quality, and formed components.\nIdentify and correct production issues before materials move to fabrication.\nMaintain traceability of materials and associated documentation.\nWork closely with Quality Control personnel to resolve nonconforming products.\nLead by example in maintaining a safe work environment.\nEnsure department compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.\nConduct pre-operation equipment inspections.\nEnsure employees use required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nReport hazards, incidents, and equipment deficiencies promptly.\nMaintain clean, organized work areas utilizing 5S principles.\nRecommend improvements to processing methods, equipment utilization, and workflow.\nAssist in reducing scrap, rework, and material waste.\nSupport lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.\nParticipate in production planning meetings as required.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in structural steel, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience operating CNC material processing equipment.\nDemonstrated leadership experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.\nExperience operating CNC plasma cutting systems.\nExperience operating CNC routers.\nExperience operating plate rolling and angle rolling equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and work orders.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.\nExcellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.\nPreferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart\nExperience with nesting software and CNC programming.\nExperience with ERP or manufacturing production software.\nForklift certification.\nOverhead crane operation experience.\nLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.\nWorking Conditions\nMust be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees \nWilling and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment. \nWork safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery.\nPhysical Requirements\nFrequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in various positions throughout the shift.\nWilling and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day\nWilling and able to work around moving equipment and machinery\nWilling and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs. heavier materials moved with mechanical assistance.\nAbility to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, respirator when required, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear and other required protective equipment.\nBend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around industrial equipment.\nWork safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery.\nAbility to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.\nTravel Requirements\nTravel, not likely, however may be required on occasion to meet business needs.\nThis position is not eligible for visa support.\nEEO Statement \nEnviva is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. 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