Operations Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs and coordinates activities of all hourly employees during a shift in processing materials, repair and or manufacturing products (Coke) and/or steam, in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of all personnel on shift / in the Plant
• Thorough understanding of all Standard Operations Procedures
• Communicating with and be aware of all persons in the Plant and their whereabouts
• Continuous upkeep and update on all safety procedures
• Fully comply and follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the union
• Supervise Crew members, Senior Product Technicians and other hourly employees
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products; including coordination of all activities necessary, per Turn, to ensure that batteries and all necessary Ovens are pushed and charged according to the Pushing Schedule
• Report, investigate and communicate all accidents, incidences and problematic issues with the proper personnel
• Prepares operational and staffing schedules to coordinate manufacturing activities, including preparation of overtime schedules, to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Per Turn, completes and reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Directs the inspection machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Reviews and assures compliance to standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Ability to work the schedule required by a 24/7 Operations (8, 10, 0r 12 hour shifts)
• Engage the hourly workforce in a manner that discourages the need for third party representation

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot bottlenecks, conveyor belts and loading/unloading of coke ovens
• Fosters quality and safety focus in others
• Ability to use a computer and make adjustments to payroll hours
• Provides regular performance feedback to subordinates and develops subordinates skills/knowledge to encourage growth
• Prepare the Plant for the next Turn assuring readiness to be operational
• Assuring crews are fully staffed and equipped to perform their functions
• Making the necessary adjustments to quickly respond to break ins
• Managing overtime and calling people in to work overtime as needs require
• Open communication with customer in regards to production and coordinating efforts assuring smooth transition of the product (COKE)
• Acts as Operations Manager while on “Back” Shifts
• Ability to coordinate cross functionally and externally to our partners and contractors as needed

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree Preferred
• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a Union environment
• Must know how to operate heavy equipment and or industrial equipment
• Valid driver’s license (for driving company vehicle on plant site)