Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.  

If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as an Operations Supervisor.  

So, what will you be doing?  

In this role, you will be responsible for supervising the production of biomass in Southeast U.S manufacturing facility.     Will manage a crew of 8-12 operators on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern as their primary duty. The individual will be required to perform maintenance activities on equipment, administrative functions to support the site operations and provide supervision to operations personnel. 

The core responsibilities and duties include: 

• Will manage a crew of 8-12 operators on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern as their primary duty.
• Create a Safety culture that believes that all incidents and occupational illnesses can be prevented
• Support and implement the Drax Safety culture and Drax Biomass policies.
• Mandatory to learn and thoroughly understand the “System Safety Rules” and appropriate Safety documents.
• Become a “Senior Authorized Person”, who is responsible for ensuring that adequate precautions are taken to provide “Safety from the System” while work is being carried out.
• Must perform specific roles and duties under the DBI System Safety Rules (SSR).
• Manage the crew performing operations and manufacturing process of producing, handling, and storing biomass at Southeast U.S manufacturing facility
• Continuously encourage, seek, identify, and implement the means and methods to improve plant productivity and efficiency without compromising product quality, safety or environmental
• Ensure that the biomass is produced in compliance with the manufacturing and quality specifications
• Communicate and support the philosophy of the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Must oversee and carry out the supervision of maintenance activities as a Senior Authorized Person on pumps, valves, fans, piping systems, compressors, conveying systems, etc. that are within the “System”.
• Responsible and accountable for the plant and equipment that fall within the “System” problems can be solved safely, logically and confidently.
• Must be able to identify and assess all foreseeable risks and implement control measures to an acceptable level to perform a task.
• Will be trained and required to be a “1st Responder” for the facility
• Implement housekeeping standards to minimize hazards and to eliminate OSHA recordable and lost time injuries.
• Develop training manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Schedule and maintain training records for all employees on their respective crew.
• Communicate to all employees on their respective crews the Company’s expectations, business goals and organizational issues.
• Oversee the completion of operator logs and records where necessary to record plant inspections, adjustments, and operating parameters daily. 
• Will provide recommendations regarding hiring and discipline of employees on his respective crew. Participate in the interview process for operator roles.
• Review each crew member’s performance and provide feedback
• Recommend promotions and/or pay increases based off performance.
• Respond to crew member’s complaints and direct to crew members to the appropriate personnel, as needed, such as the Manager and/or Human Resources Manager.
• Will be regularly put in situations to make sound judgments on behalf of the business.
• Will ensure that the crew maintains housekeeping to Drax Biomass’s standards.
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a self-directed team framework.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving.
• Must work flexible hours including at times working longer hours, weekends, and holidays in a noisy industrial environment.
• Possesses the ability to perform repetitive & physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping).

Who you are?  

Do you have?  

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical degree preferred
• 2 years industrial maintenance experience 
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Must be willing to work shift which includes weekends, nights, and holidays  

What’s it like to work at Drax?  

The Perks: 
· A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience. 

· Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals. 

· A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow. 




At Drax, we’re at our best when we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us.  

We’re passionate about our role in providing a supply of stable, renewable energy and if you want to play your part, then why not apply today? 

Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights. 


We care about what matters – we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us   
We’re a can-do kind of place – we’re empowered and encouraged to make informed decisions, act, and do the right thing   
We see things differently – we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working   
We listen carefully – we make sure that people feel genuinely heard, acknowledged and that what they say matters   
We do what we say we’ll do – we’re proactive, committed, and reliable –and trust others to be the same   


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Salary : $50,100 - $63,400