Shift Supervisor

THE ROLE 

The Shift Supervisor owns everything that happens on the floor during their shift - leading our Floor Technicians and Logistics Technicians, keeping production, quality, and safety on track, and handing off cleanly to the next shift. As one of AR-1's first leadership hires, you won't just run a shift - you'll help build the playbook every future shift at Cold Steppe runs on. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Lead and coordinate the Floor Technicians and Logistics Technicians on your shift, assigning tasks and keeping the team running efficiently and safely. 

• Monitor production in real time, catching issues or bottlenecks early and directing the team to resolve them. 

• Own quality control for your shift, enforcing standards so biochar output consistently meets spec. 

• Enforce safety protocols, run shift-level safety checks, and address hazards or near-misses immediately. 

• Train and coach frontline team members, including hands-on onboarding for AR-1's earliest hires. 

• Communicate shift performance, issues, and handoff notes clearly to the next shift and to plant leadership. 

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time, looping in maintenance or engineering when needed. 

• Help build and refine the standard operating procedures, checklists, and training materials AR-1 will run on long-term. 

• Maintain accurate shift reports, production logs, and documentation. 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• 2+ years in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment, with experience leading or coordinating a team (a formal “supervisor” title isn't required - shift lead, crew lead, or similar counts). 

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and how to keep a shift moving efficiently. 

• Strong leadership instincts - able to direct, motivate, and hold a team accountable without being handed a fully built playbook. 

• Sharp problem-solving skills and the composure to make good calls in the moment. 

• A safety-first mindset and comfort enforcing standards, even when it's inconvenient. 

• Clear communicator, comfortable reporting up to plant and company leadership. 

Make It Safe 

Safety isn't a checkbox at Cold Steppe - it's one of our five core values. As Shift Supervisor, you set the safety standard for your crew: full training, zero tolerance for shortcuts, and the authority to stop the line. 

GROWTH AT COLD STEPPE 

Degrees aren't required for hire or advancement here, we look for talent, dedication, and skill. As one of our first shift leaders, you're positioned to grow into plant leadership as AR-1 scales and future facilities - including a planned site in Alabama - come online. We're also building SkillsBridge-aligned training and apprenticeship pathways as we scale.