Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Full-time, Permanent. On-site.

Location:

Aliceville, AL.

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.

Responsible for supervising the production of biomass at a Southeast U.S. manufacturing facility, managing a crew of 8–12 operators on a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern, performing maintenance activities, supporting administrative functions, and providing supervision to operations personnel.

• Manage a crew of 8–12 operators on a rotating 12‑hour shift pattern.
• Create a safety culture that believes all incidents and occupational illnesses can be prevented.
• Support and implement the Drax Safety culture and Drax Biomass policies.
• Learn and thoroughly understand the “System Safety Rules” and related safety documents.
• Act as a Senior Authorized Person, ensuring adequate precautions for “Safety from the System” during work.
• Perform specific roles and duties under the DBI System Safety Rules (SSR).
• Manage operations and manufacturing processes of producing, handling, and storing biomass at the facility.
• Continuously seek and implement improvements to plant productivity and efficiency without compromising product quality, safety, or environment.
• Ensure biomass production meets manufacturing and quality specifications.
• Communicate and support the philosophy of the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Oversee maintenance activities as a Senior Authorized Person on pumps, valves, fans, piping systems, compressors, conveying systems, etc. within the “System”.
• Be responsible and accountable for plant and equipment within the “System”.
• Identify and assess all foreseeable risks, implementing control measures to an acceptable level.
• Be trained and required to be a “1st Responder” for the facility.
• Implement housekeeping standards to minimize hazards and eliminate OSHA recordable and lost‑time injuries.
• Develop training manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Schedule and maintain training records for all employees on the crew.
• Communicate company expectations, business goals, and organizational issues to crew members.
• Oversee completion of operator logs and records for plant inspections, adjustments, and operating parameters.
• Provide recommendations regarding hiring and discipline of employees on the crew; participate in interview process for operator roles.
• Review crew performance and provide feedback.
• Recommend promotions and/or pay increases based on performance.
• Respond to crew complaints and direct them to appropriate personnel such as the Manager and/or Human Resources Manager.
• Make sound judgments on behalf of the business in regular situations.
• Ensure crew maintains housekeeping to Drax Biomass standards.
• Work effectively within a self‑directed team framework.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhance teamwork and problem solving.
• Work flexible hours, including longer hours, weekends, and holidays in a noisy industrial environment.
• Perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping).

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone‑working environment with minimal supervision.
• Professional attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Promotion of a safe working environment and adherence to all workplace and job safety procedures.
• Willingness to work a shift that includes weekends, nights, and holidays.

• A competitive salary with opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• A supportive team environment with continuous learning and growth.
• Health and dental benefits starting from day one.
• 401(k) matching plan to support personal and family goals.
• A company bonus plan rewarding overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.