Responsible for optimizing the operation of the departmental equipment while making sure that neither safety, nor the environment is compromised
Ensure that the quality and production goals are accomplished
Address maintenance issues (which inhibit the efficient operation of the process equipment) either through modifications and the work order system or by requesting capital funds for improvements
Conduct employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment
Responsible for the site material balance along with monthly and annual production forecasting/budgeting
Identify and implement cost-savings projects annually that save seven times the incumbent’s salary
Assist in the identification and implementation of safety and environmental improvement projects
Track and provide recommendations to ensure that production tonnage meets or exceeds plan
Provide material balance forecasting and assistance with cost forecasting
Defend the concerns of the department to upper management and other departments, and enhance the image of the company in the community
Ensure area safety and compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations
Initiate and coordinate immediate and long-term change and continual improvement of operations through the use of teams
Maintain product quality and profitability by controlling the supply and consumption of process chemicals, setting up and monitoring quality systems which place responsibility for quality on the operators, and investigating in-process quality concerns
- Provide root cause analysis leadership and involvement in work management process
- Identify, request and apply capital funds for improvement and sustaining projects
- Guide contract operations activities and spending for cost effectiveness
- Participate in team meetings on a monthly basis to improve safety and environmental awareness
- Assist in employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment
Customer complaint resolution, safety and environmental presentations, plant tests, procedure modifications, coordination with state agencies and quality teams are key elements of this job