Job Title
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.
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
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, or 12 hour shifts)
Engage the hourly workforce in a manner that discourages the need for third party representation
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
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)
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to climb to heights of 15 feet, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee is occasionally required to sit
Regular exposure to all types of weather conditions, mostly working outside in all weather conditions