Job Title: Production Superintendent

Location: Houston, Texas

Individual has a direct interaction with Operations Technical Support Staff, Maintenance Planning, and HES functions. The Production Superintendent has overall responsibility for: meeting daily S&OP demand by ensuring plant is operated per day staff operating notes, managing the Operations personnel, ensuring that all safety policies /practices are followed by all Production personnel, proposing / implementing improvements to these practices and policies where necessary, and for ensuring optimum coordination between Maintenance and Production personnel.
 
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
 

Maintain HESQ compliance as the top priority: Ensures all AIMS policies, procedures and processes are followed by all shift teams (SWP, MOC, Atlas, EDMS, Shift Change, MyLearning).  Auditing will be a key aspect in driving to the desired results.  Participates and supports MOC, PSSR, Startup Permits, and PHA activities for the Houston Site.  Ensures that all incidents are reported.  Ensures that operating procedures are followed, updated, and if necessary, created for tasks.  Supports Safe Work Permitting process (review, approve, audits, etc.).  Demonstrates commitment to all HESQ matters through high visibility and actions.   Deliver planned production to meet customer demand: Drives and develops operating disciplines (complete shift handoff, complete logbook write-ups, accurate procedures, dedicated procedure use, timely and effective training).  Working with the Supervisors, defines required staffing for all activities (normal operations, shutdown, startup, turnaround, etc.).  Working with the Supervisors, ensures all scheduling and attendance activities (electronic schedules, vacation preferences, absenteeism records, Kronos, etc.) comply with Arkema policies and procedures.  Coordinates activities between shift teams and day staff technical support.  Communicates plant status and needs using logbook, email, verbal exchange, etc.   Lead and develop the Operations Shift Teams to a high-level of performance: Working with the Supervisors, leads performance management process for all Operators on shift – midyear and annual performance reviews, goal setting, recognition, coaching, formal discipline, etc.  Driving consistency in performance management across all shifts is a critical deliverable.  Working with the Training Specialist, supports and manages training and development for all shift teams.  Coaches and develops Supervisors via periodic meetings, in house training and outside learning.   Serve as backup to the Operations Manager in their absence, specific duties include: Communicates plant status to inform plant and business stakeholders (daily, weekly).  Ensures Operations input to S&OP continues (daily, weekly) Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, safety variances, and environmental reports within delegation of authority, and obtains verbal approval from the Operations Manager when appropriate.  As requested by supervision, completes tasks/activities which support the success of the Houston Plant.  
Required Education/Qualifications/Work experience 
  BS in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university is preferred 7+ year’s relevant technical and manufacturing experience Prefer a minimum 3 years’ experience leading a team within a technical and/or manufacturing environment  Ability to understand and troubleshoot chemical processing to achieve production goals.  Excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate with hourly workforce, business leaders, customers, and company’s technical organization.  Previous experience managing direct/indirect reports will be a plus.  Excellent judgment and problem analysis skills are required as well as tolerance for stress.  Ability to understand and troubleshoot chemical process operations in order support effective operations.  Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace. Focal point for determining the required production and volume targets based on sales forecast, equipment limitations, inventory space, required maintenance and inspection activities and operating budget.  Identify and attain production goals to meet customer’s needs in accordance with all Safety and Environmental requirements.  Ensure that adequate technical support is available and that improvements are made to existing processes. Ensures that proposed improvements meet all safety and environment requirements.  Develop, train, and coach staff to develop Step Ups to their role.

 

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